Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
     
Lookup History
match2

match2

 
 
pronunciation:
maech
parts of speech:
noun, verb
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a person or thing that is very like another.
This chair is a match of the one in your living room.
synonyms:
companion, counterpart, double, mate, twin
similar words:
copy, duplicate, equal, equivalent, fellow, reproduction
definition 2: a person able to equal another in a contest or other activity.
He was no match for her in the spelling bee.
synonyms:
challenger, equal, peer, rival
similar words:
equivalent, parallel
definition 3: a contest or game.
We won the tennis match because we practiced hard.
synonyms:
competition, contest, game, tournament
similar words:
boat, challenge, event, meet
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: matches, matching, matched
definition 1: to be the same as or equal to.
His skill as a baseball player does not match hers.
synonyms:
equal, rival
definition 2: to bring together because of being equal or alike.
The object of the game is to match pairs of cards.
synonyms:
coordinate, fit, suit
similar words:
combine, complement, mesh
definition 3: to be similar in size, color, or other qualities.
Your socks don't match.
synonyms:
agree, blend, correspond, go
antonyms:
clash
similar words:
coincide, pair
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
derivations: matchable (adj.), matched (adj.)
Word Explorer
See
  game