match
noun (1)
\ ˈmach
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Definition of match
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a person or thing equal or similar to another
b
: one able to cope with another
He was no match for his opponent.
c
: an exact counterpart
a lake that was almost the match of one he remembered from Switzerland
2
: a pair suitably associated
carpet and curtains are a match
3a
: a contest between two or more parties
a golf match a soccer match a shouting match
b
: a contest (as in tennis or volleyball) completed when one player or side wins a specified number of sets or games
4a
: a marriage union
b
: a prospective (see prospective sense 2b) partner in marriage
would make a good match for any man
match
verb
matched;
matching;
matches
Definition of match (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to encounter successfully as an antagonist
b(1)
: to set in competition or opposition
(2)
: to provide with a worthy competitor
c
: to set in comparison
2
: to join or give in marriage
3a(1)
: to put in a set possessing equal or harmonizing attributes
(2)
: to cause to correspond : suit
matched programs to local needs
b(1)
: to be the counterpart of
also
: to compare favorably with
(2)
: to harmonize with
the jacket matched the pants
c
: to provide with a counterpart
d
: to provide funds complementary to
employers may match the employee contribution— D. J. Miller
4
: to fit together or make suitable for fitting together
5a
: to flip or toss (coins) and compare exposed faces
b
: to toss coins with
: to be a counterpart
match
noun (2)Definition of match (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: a chemically prepared wick or cord formerly used in firing firearms or powder
2
: a short slender piece of flammable material (such as wood) tipped with a combustible mixture that bursts into flame when slightly heated through friction (as by being scratched against a rough surface)
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Other Words from match
Verb
matchable
\ ˈma-chə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
matcher
noun
Examples of match in a Sentence
Verb
This color matches your skin tone. She was wearing a beautiful skirt, but her sweater didn't match it. The upbeat music matched her mood. Her skirt and sweater matched perfectly. The pillows on the couch all match. Your socks don't match each other. His story doesn't match the facts.
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More Definitions for match
match
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of match
: to be suited to (someone or something) : to go well with (someone or something)
: to have the same appearance, color, etc.
: to make or see a connection or relationship between (two people or things)
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match
noun
\ ˈmach
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Kids Definition of match
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a person or thing that is equal to or as good as another
We are a match for our opponents.
2
: a contest between two individuals or teams
a tennis match
3
: a thing that is exactly like another thing
I'm trying to find a match for this sock.
4
: two people or things that go well together
The curtains and carpet are a good match.