POINT vs. FACT vs. MATTER

##Point
A significant, outstanding, or effective idea, argument, or suggestion:
An idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written

##Fact
Something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists, or about which there is information

##Matter
A subject under consideration
You use matters to refer to the situation you are talking about, especially when something is affecting the situation in some way.


What is the matter? [FACT and POINT cannot be used in this sentence if MATTER= PROBLEM/ SUBJECT UNDER CONSIDERATION]
You made a good point. [FACT and MATTER cannot replace POINT in this sentence]
It's sometimes hard to separate fact from fiction.[POINT and MATTER cannot replace FACT in this sentence]

Other meanings of these words do exist! Consult some good dictionaries for more!

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