Canadian English Meaning of match

match

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Definitions and Meaning of match in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

match ()

Alt. of race

FAQs About the word match

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