match (Meaning)
match (n)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
a burning piece of wood or cardboard
an exact duplicate
the score needed to win a match
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
a pair of people who live together
something that resembles or harmonizes with
match (v)
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
provide funds complementary to
bring two objects, ideas, or people together
be equal to in quality or ability
make correspond or harmonize
give or join in marriage
set into opposition or rivalry
be equal or harmonize
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
match (n.)
Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium.
match (v.)
A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate.
A bringing together of two parties suited to one another, as for a union, a trial of skill or force, a contest, or the like
A contest to try strength or skill, or to determine superiority; an emulous struggle.
A matrimonial union; a marriage.
An agreement, compact, etc.
A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.
Equality of conditions in contest or competition.
Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match.
A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly imbedded when a mold is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mold.
match (v. t.)
To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.
To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal.
To oppose as equal; to contend successfully against.
To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth.
To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit (one thing to another).
To marry; to give in marriage.
To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards.
match (v. i.)
To be united in marriage; to mate.
To be of equal, or similar, size, figure, color, or quality; to tally; to suit; to correspond; as, these vases match.
match ()
Alt. of race
Synonyms & Antonyms of match
Synonyms:
- final
- classic
- open
- photo finish
- athletics
- sudden death
- conflict
- decathlon
- tussle
- sweepstakes
- triathlon
- nightcap
- national(s)
- marathon
- set
- runoff
- race
- dead heat
- rubber
- round
- rally
- volley
- run
- outing
- pentathlon
- skirmish
- struggle
- round-robin
- heat
- scrimmage
- derby
- play-off
- biathlon
- heptathlon
- seesaw
- gymkhana
- field day
- semifinal
- tug-of-war
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
match Sentence Examples
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FAQs About the word match
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The exact word match in this sentence is "exact."
The exact word match in this sentence is "word."
The exact word match in this sentence is "match."
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