no matter what/when/where/why/who/how



no matter what/when/where/why/who/how

Used to emphasize that something is always the case or that something must be done (by someone). No matter how I approach it, I just can't seem to understand this math problem. No matter who does it, this report has got to be finished and on my desk by the end of the week.
See also: how, matter, who, why

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bia-Portuguese
Miumee-ooJapanese
RagnarRAHNG-nahr (Swedish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Vibiana-Ancient Roman
Lesia-English
Ecee-JETurkish