match
/mæt͡ʃ/noun, verb1 syllable
Match means: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.
Synonyms for match34
noun, as in lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
noun, as in an exact duplicate
noun, as in a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
verb, as in be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
verb, as in make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
verb, as in make correspond or harmonize
verb, as in be equal or harmonize
What does match mean?18
verb
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics“The two stories don't agree in many details”
be equal to in quality or ability“Nothing can rival cotton for durability”
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching“let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office”
bring two objects, ideas, or people together“This fact is coupled to the other one”
give or join in marriage
set into opposition or rivalry“let them match their best athletes against ours”
make correspond or harmonize“Match my sweater”
be equal or harmonize“The two pieces match”
provide funds complementary to“The company matched the employees' contributions”
noun
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction“he always carries matches to light his pipe”
a pair of people who live together“a married couple from Chicago”
an exact duplicate“when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook”
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
a burning piece of wood or cardboard“if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode”
the score needed to win a match
something that resembles or harmonizes with“that tie makes a good match with your jacket”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with match?11
Match in a sentence
- To our surprise, he was defeated in the match.CK
- Whether you win or lose, you should do your best in the match.CM
- He struck a match, but quickly put it out.CK
- I played a match of tennis with my friend, but lost.unknown
- If it were to rain tomorrow, the match would be postponed.CK
- If you give up, that's the end of the match.fcbond
- If it rains, we will put off our practice match.Lumi
- Let's go to the stadium, because today's match will not be televised.Djef_Messaoudi
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of match
as a noun
- plural
- matches
as a verb
- past tense
- matched
- present participle
- matching
- third-person singular
- matches
- past participle
- matched