match - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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a contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport

examples

a boxing match

synonyms

contest competition game tournament tie cup tie event fixture trial test test match meet bout fight duel

(noun)

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a person or thing that is equal to another in quality or strength

examples

they were no match for the mercenaries

synonyms

equal rival equivalent peer counterpart

(noun)

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a person or thing that resembles or corresponds to another

examples

the child's identical twin would be a perfect match for organ donation

synonyms

replica copy lookalike double twin duplicate equivalent facsimile like

(noun)

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a person viewed in regard to their eligibility for marriage, especially as regards class or wealth

examples

he was an unsuitable match for any of their girls

synonyms

prospective husband/wife prospect candidate

(verb)

definitions

correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious

examples

I thought we'd have primrose walls to match the bath

the jacket and trousers do not match

synonyms

corresponding equivalent parallel analogous coordinating complementing complementary harmonizing blending toning harmonious the same paired twin coupled double duplicate identical (all) of a piece like like (two) peas in a pod alike comparable similar correlative congruent tallying agreeing concordant consonant go with coordinate with complement harmonize with blend with tone with team with be the same as be similar to suit be a pair be a set be the same go together correspond be in agreement tally agree match up coincide accord conform square harmonize be consonant be compatible

(verb)

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be equal to (something) in quality or strength

examples

his anger matched her own

synonyms

equal be equal to be the equal of be a match for measure up to compare with parallel be in the same league as be in the same category as be on a par with touch keep pace with keep up with emulate rival vie with compete with contend with

(verb)

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place (a person or group) in competition with another

examples

the big names were matched against nobodies

synonyms

draw against set against pit against play off against

(noun)

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a short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light a fire, being tipped with a composition that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface

examples

he struck a match against the wall

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