Meaning & Definition of word "Match"
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Match
/mætʃ/
noun:
- 1. A contest in which people or teams compete against each other.
- Example: The soccer match ended in a tie.
- 2. A person or thing that is equal to another.
- Example: She found a perfect match for her puzzle piece.
- 3. A pair or set of things that are similar or go well together.
- Example: The colors in her dress are a match to the flowers.
verb:
- 1. To correspond or be equal to something.
- Example: Her skills will match those of the best players in the league.
- 2. To bring together or unite in a game or competition.
- Example: The tournament will match the best teams from around the country.
- 3. To find something that goes well with something else.
- Example: He tried to match the socks with the shirt for the event.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'macche', from Latin 'mactare' meaning 'to cause to be killed or to sacrifice.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
match made in heaven:
A perfect or harmonious pairing.
on the match:
In agreement or correspondence.
match against:
To compete or confront someone.
Related Words
matcher:
A person or tool that identifies or creates matches.
matching:
The action of pairing or correlating.
mismatch:
A failure to correspond or match.
Slang Meanings of match
Meaning: A couple that seems perfectly suited for each other.
Example Sentence: Those two are such a match!
Meaning: To find a suitable romantic partner through an online platform.
Example Sentence: I swiped right to try and match with someone interesting.