match
noun
1. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
- he always carries matches to light his pipe
Similar word(s): lucifer
Definition categories: man–made, igniter, ignitor, light, lighter
2. a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
Definition categories: event, competition, contest
3. a burning piece of wood or cardboard
- if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode
Definition categories: man–made, igniter, ignitor, light, lighter
4. an exact duplicate
- when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
Similar word(s): mate
Definition categories: man–made, duplicate, duplication
5. the score needed to win a match
Definition categories: quantity, score
6. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
Similar word(s): catch
Definition categories: person, adult, grownup
7. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Similar word(s): compeer, equal, peer
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
8. a pair of people who live together
Similar word(s): couple, mates
Definition categories: group, family
9. something that resembles or harmonizes with
- that tie makes a good match with your jacket
Definition categories: thought, counterpart
Sentences with match as a noun:
- My local team are playing in a match against their arch-rivals today.
- He knew he had met his match.
- The carpet and curtains are a match.
- He struck a match and lit his cigarette.
verb
1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
- The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Similar word(s): agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally
Definition categories: stative, be, equal
2. provide funds complementary to
- The company matched the employees' contributions
Definition categories: possession, furnish, provide, render, supply
3. bring two objects, ideas, or people together
- Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
Similar word(s): couple, mate, pair, twin
Definition categories: contact, join
4. be equal to in quality or ability
- Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
Similar word(s): equal, rival, touch
Definition categories: stative, compete, contend, vie
5. make correspond or harmonize
- Match my sweater
Similar word(s): fit
Definition categories: change, adjust, correct, set
6. give or join in marriage
Definition categories: contact, join
7. set into opposition or rivalry
- let them match their best athletes against ours
Definition categories: competition, confront, face
8. be equal or harmonize
- The two pieces match
Definition categories: change, adapt, adjust, conform
9. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
- The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
Similar word(s): equal, equalise, equalize, equate
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
Sentences with match as a verb:
- Their interests didn't match, so it took a long time to agree what to do together.
- These two copies are supposed to be identical, but they don't match.
- His interests didn't match her interests.
- They found out about his color-blindness when he couldn't match socks properly.
- She matched him at every turn: anything he could do, she could do as well or better.
- to match boards