match

noun
UK: /mætʃ/
US: /mætʃ/

  1. A small stick made of wood or cardboard that is lit by rubbing it against a rough surface.

    1. I need a match to light the candle in the dark room. [ ] [ ]
    2. He struck a match against the box to light his cigarette in the wind. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or thing that is equal to another in strength, skill, or quality.

    1. She is a match for him in tennis, very competitive player. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our team found a worthy match in the finals and it was a thrilling competition. [ ] [ ]

  3. A sports competition or game in which two or more people or teams compete against each other.

    1. We watched a football match yesterday evening on TV. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tennis match was postponed because of heavy rain predicted for tomorrow. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

competition contest game equal pair coordinate harmonize correspond
match verb

  1. To be similar to or look like something else.

    1. My scarf and gloves match, both are new red color. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you think that this paint will match the color of the wall? [ ] [ ]

  2. To be equal in quality or strength; to be able to compete with someone or something.

    1. No one can match her skill and dedication to work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company struggled to match the prices offered by its competitors. [ ] [ ]

  3. To bring together as a pair or set.

    1. Can you match these socks together after washing them? [ ] [ ]
    2. The dating app helps to match people with similar interests. [ ] [ ]
match adjective

  1. Looking good together or suitable for each other.

    1. Those shoes are a match to her new bag. [ ] [ ]
    2. The curtains are a perfect match for the sofa in the room. [ ] [ ]
match intransitive-verb

  1. To be suitable for somebody.

    1. I match well with her because of common hobby. [ ] [ ]
    2. It can match a lot if we have similar life goals. [ ] [ ]
match transitive-verb

  1. To find someone or something that is connected with, or similar to, someone or something else

    1. She tried to match the suspect to the photo she saw. [ ] [ ]
    2. Police officers tried to match the fingerprints to those from previous crimes. [ ] [ ]
match idiom

  1. When two things are suitable to each other.

    1. They are a good match as friends in our opinion. [ ] [ ]
    2. He has finally found his match after so many years looking for love. [ ] [ ]
match phrasal-verb

  1. Goes very well with

    1. This top match well with the blue jeans in closet. [ ] [ ]
    2. That jacket match very well with the skirt I bought yesterday. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "match" in English means: A small stick made of wood or cardboard that is lit by rubbing it against a rough surface., A person or thing that is equal to another in strength, skill, or quality., A sports competition or game in which two or more people or teams compete against each other..

The phonetic transcription of "match" is /mætʃ/ in British English and /mætʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "match": competition, contest, game, equal, pair, coordinate, harmonize, correspond.

Example usage of "match": "I need a match to light the candle in the dark room.". More examples on the page.