Meaning
Used to indicate that a statement remains true regardless of any circumstances.
Primary Function
Concessive connector
Communicative Purpose
to show that the outcome is unaffected by any condition
Pattern
no matter what
Core Structure
no matter what
Função primária
Concessive connector
Propósito comunicativo
to show that the outcome is unaffected by any condition
Situações de gatilho
arguments, reassurances, determinations
Contextos
informal conversations, everyday speech
Padrão
no matter what
Estrutura central
no matter what
Slots de substituição
None; the phrase is fixed and does not allow substitution.
Colocados típicos
- happens
- occurs
- changes
- happens
Substituições comuns
- regardless of what
- whatever happens
Erros comuns
using 'no matter' without 'what', 'no matters what'
Similar / contraste
whatever, regardless, however
Interferências
Learners may confuse with 'no matter of what' or use 'no matters what'.
Família do chunk
- concessive phrases
- unconditional connectors
Nuance
conversational, reassuring, or stubborn tone
Efeito pragmático
conveys determination or reassurance
Dica de memória
no matter what
Nota
No matter what is a common phrase in English used to express determination or reassurance, indicating that a particular outcome or action will not be affected by any circumstances or conditions.
Upgrade path
anyway -> no matter what -> regardless
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