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- pronunciation:
- maech
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person or thing that is identical to or like another.
This ring is utterly unique; you won't find its match in any store in the city.I looked through all the socks but couldn't find a match for the striped one.- synonyms:
- companion, counterpart, double, mate, twin
- similar words:
- clone, copy, duplicate, equal, equivalent, fellow, likeness, reproduction
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| definition 2: |
a person able to equal another, as in a contest or other activity.
He was no match for her in spelling.- synonyms:
- challenger, equal, peer, rival
- similar words:
- equivalent, parallel
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| definition 3: |
an organized game or competition between two or more teams.
It was an exciting tennis match.- synonyms:
- competition, contest, game, tournament
- similar words:
- boat, challenge, event, meet
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| definition 4: |
a pairing or potential pairing of two people in a marriage or other union.
Both families celebrated the match.At the time the match was decided, the future bride and groom had never seen each other.We always thought you two were an excellent match.- synonyms:
- marriage, pairing, union
- similar words:
- alliance, partnership
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| related words: |
battle, bout, companion, compare, comparison, contest, coordinate, game, image, matrimony, pair, peer, wrestle |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
matches, matching, matched |
| definition 1: |
to be the same as or equal to.
His skill does not match hers.- synonyms:
- equal, parallel, rival
- similar words:
- touch
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| definition 2: |
to find and put together (things that are identical or very much alike).
The object of the game is to match the cards.- synonyms:
- coordinate, fit, mate, pair, suit
- similar words:
- accord, combine, complement, mesh
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| definition 3: |
to put together with someone as a competitor or partner.
Do you know who you'll be matched with in the competition?There were more women than men in the dance class, so she was matched with one of the teachers.- synonyms:
- pit
- similar words:
- oppose, pair
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| definition 4: |
perform at or reach the same level as.
He was never able to match the performance that he gave that night.Do you think we'll match last night's ticket sales?- synonyms:
- equal
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| definition 5: |
to have the identical appearance or features of.
Those paint colors don't match each other.This chair matches the one in the hall.Her blood type matches mine.The pattern of the quilt matches the pattern of the curtains. |
| definition 6: |
to give in the same amount of.
If you donate to this important cause this evening, these organizations will match your donation. |
| related words: |
approach, conform, couple, dovetail, emulate, equal, fit, mock, parallel, resemble, satisfy, suit, team, tie |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to be of corresponding appearance, as in size, color, or the like.
Your socks don't match.- synonyms:
- agree, blend, coordinate, correspond, go, harmonize, tally
- antonyms:
- clash
- similar words:
- coincide, pair
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| related words: |
accord, agree, balance, cohere, compare, comport, conform, fit |
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| derivations: |
matchable (adj.), matched (adj.) |
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