Matt describes a surface that does not reflect much light. It looks dull and not shiny. It is often used for paint, photos, or paper.
The wall has a matt finish.
She likes matt paint on her car.
A mat is a flat object made of cloth or other materials. It is placed on the floor or table to protect the surface or to clean shoes.
Please wipe your feet on the mat.
He put a mat under the plant pot.
In sports, a mat is a thick, soft surface used for safety during exercises or fighting sports like wrestling or judo.
The gym mat is soft to land on.
Wrestlers fight on a mat.
Matt paper has a dull, even surface. It is used for printing photos or pictures without shiny reflections.
The photo was printed on a matt paper.
I prefer matt finish for pictures.
As a verb, matt means to make a surface less shiny or glossy. It means to remove light reflections from an object.
You can matt the shiny photo to reduce glare.
The artist matted the picture for a new look.
To matt (hair or fur) means to become very tangled or knotted into a thick mass. It often happens without brushing.
Her hair matted after swimming in the sea.
The dog's fur matted quickly in rain.
In informal British English, matt can mean to strongly beat or defeat someone in a game or contest.
They matt their rivals in the match.
Our team matted the others easily.
