Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Match.
How to pronounce match:
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Match - as a noun
Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
Example: "He always carries matches to light his pipe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
friction matchluciferHypernyms (Closely Related)
igniterignitorlightlighterHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
competitioncontestHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A burning piece of wood or cardboard
Example: "If you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"
An exact duplicate
Example: "When a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mateThe score needed to win a match
A person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compeerequalpeerHypernyms (Closely Related)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoulHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A pair of people who live together
Example: "A married couple from chicago"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
couplematesHypernyms (Closely Related)
familyfamily unitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something that resembles or harmonizes with
Example: "That tie makes a good match with your jacket"
Match - as a verb
Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example: "The two stories don't agree in many details"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agreecheckcorrespondfitgibejibetallyHypernyms (Closely Related)
beequalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide funds complementary to
Example: "The company matched the employees' contributions"
Bring two objects, ideas, or people together
Example: "This fact is coupled to the other one"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
couplematepairtwinHypernyms (Closely Related)
joinHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be equal to in quality or ability
Example: "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equalrivaltouchMake correspond or harmonize
Example: "Match my sweater"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fitHypernyms (Closely Related)
adjustcorrectsetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give or join in marriage
Set into opposition or rivalry
Example: "Let them match their best athletes against ours"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opposepitplay offBe equal or harmonize
Example: "The two pieces match"
Example Sentences
"I can't find a match for this puzzle."
"She struck a match to light the candle."
"The tennis match lasted for hours."
"The color of my shoes doesn't match my dress."
"He won the boxing match by knockout."
Word Game Points
Is MATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, match is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MATCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is MATCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, match is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMATCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is MATCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, match is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMATCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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