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MATCH

(noun, verb)

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 matchlucifer12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
igniter8ignitor8light9lighter11
Hyponyms (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)
mate6

The score needed to win a match

A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch12

A pair of people who live together

Example: "A married couple from chicago"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
couple10mates7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
family14family unit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that resembles or harmonizes with

Example: "That tie makes a good match with your jacket"

Match - as a verb

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)
couple10mate6pair6twin7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
join11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be equal to in quality or ability

Example: "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equal14rival8touch10

Make correspond or harmonize

Example: "Match my sweater"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fit6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjust14correct11set3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give or join in marriage

Set into opposition or rivalry

Example: "Let them match their best athletes against ours"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oppose10pit5play off

Be equal or harmonize

Example: "The two pieces match"

Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

Example: "Let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equal14equalise17equalize26equate15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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."
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Word Game Points

Is MATCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, match is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
MATCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is MATCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, match is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MATCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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