English dictionary
match
/m/&//tS/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
ExamplesHe always carries matches to light his pipe.
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a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
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a burning piece of wood or cardboard
ExamplesIf you drop a match in there the whole place will explode.
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an exact duplicate
ExamplesWhen a match is found an entry is made in the notebook.
Synonyms mateSource: WordNet 3.0
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the score needed to win a match
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a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
Synonyms catchSource: WordNet 3.0
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a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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a pair of people who live together
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something that resembles or harmonizes with
ExamplesThat tie makes a good match with your jacket.
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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.
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A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate.
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verb
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be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
ExamplesThe suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun.
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provide funds complementary to
ExamplesThe company matched the employees' contributions.
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bring two objects, ideas, or people together
ExamplesMatchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
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be equal to in quality or ability
ExamplesHer persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents.
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make correspond or harmonize
ExamplesMatch my sweater.
Synonyms fitSource: WordNet 3.0
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satisfy or fulfill
ExamplesThis job doesn't match my dreams.
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give or join in marriage
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set into opposition or rivalry
ExamplesLet them match their best athletes against ours.
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be equal or harmonize
ExamplesThe two pieces match.
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make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
ExamplesThe company matched the discount policy of its competitors.
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To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.
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To be united in marriage; to mate.
Source: webster1913