match
match
mæʧ
māch
British pronunciation
/mætʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "match"in English

to match
01

to be the same as or similar to something else

Transitive: to match sth
to match definition and meaning
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His skills in tennis match those of a professional player.
02

to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

Transitive: to match color or pattern of something
to match definition and meaning
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She bought shoes that perfectly matched her handbag, completing her outfit.
03

to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection

Transitive: to match sth to sth
to match definition and meaning
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They matched the candidate ’s skills to the job requirements.
04

to supply additional funds that complement or support another source of funding

Transitive: to match a fund
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The government will match private donations to the charity.
05

to be as good or strong as something else

Transitive: to match sth
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His skills in basketball match those of the best players in the league.
06

to make two things agree or be in harmony with each other

Transitive: to match sth to sth
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The program matched the goals of the initiative to the available resources.
07

to set up a person or group to compete against another

Transitive: to match two contestants
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The tournament will match the top two players in the final round.
08

to unite or pair two people in marriage

Transitive: to match a couple
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The priest will match the couple in a beautiful ceremony next week.
Match
01

a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface

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The match burned out quickly after being struck.
02

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

match definition and meaning

What is a "match"?

A match is a contest or game between two teams or individual players, where they compete against each other according to the rules of a specific sport. The objective is usually to score more points, goals, or runs than the opponent within a set period of time or through a series of rounds. Matches are a fundamental part of organized sports and can take place in various settings, such as tournaments, leagues, or friendly games. The winner is determined based on who performs better in the game.

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The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each.
03

a pair of people who share a household or live together

match definition and meaning
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The newlyweds were a happy match.
04

something that corresponds to or harmonizes with another

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The curtains were a perfect match for the sofa.
05

a suitable marriage candidate

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Her family was thrilled when she found a match who shared her values and cultural background.
06

an exact copy of something

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He lost his key but had a match in the drawer.
07

a person of equal standing, skill, or position in a group or contest

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He found a match in his colleague for the debate.
08

the score or point total required to win a contest

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He reached the match in the final game.
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