MATCH as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical
   • ignites with friction
   Synonym(s)
   • friction match (what does friction match mean?)
   • lucifer (what does lucifer mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he always carries matches to light his pipe
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • fusee (what does fusee mean?)
   • fuzee (what does fuzee mean?)
   • kitchen match (what does kitchen match mean?)
   • safety match (what does safety match mean?)
   • book matches (what does book matches mean?)
   • slow match (what does slow match mean?)
2. Meaning
   • an exact duplicate
   Synonym(s)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • duplicate (what does duplicate mean?)
   • duplication (what does duplication mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
   • pair (what does pair mean?)
   • twin (what does twin mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • fit (what does fit mean?)
   • correspond (what does correspond mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • jibe (what does jibe mean?)
   • gibe (what does gibe mean?)
   • tally (what does tally mean?)
   • agree (what does agree mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a burning piece of wood or cardboard
   Usage Example(s)
   • if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
4. Meaning
   • something that resembles or harmonizes with
   Usage Example(s)
   • that tie makes a good match with your jacket
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • counterpart (what does counterpart mean?)
   • opposite number (what does opposite number mean?)
   • vis-a-vis (what does vis-a-vis mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • fit (what does fit mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • contest (what does contest mean?)
   • competition (what does competition mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • boxing match (what does boxing match mean?)
   • chess match (what does chess match mean?)
   • cockfight (what does cockfight mean?)
   • cricket match (what does cricket match mean?)
   • diving (what does diving mean?)
   • diving event (what does diving event mean?)
   • field event (what does field event mean?)
   • final (what does final mean?)
   • quarterfinal (what does quarterfinal mean?)
   • semifinal (what does semifinal mean?)
   • semi (what does semi mean?)
   • swimming event (what does swimming event mean?)
   • tennis match (what does tennis match mean?)
   • test match (what does test match mean?)
   • match game (what does match game mean?)
   • matched game (what does matched game mean?)
   • wrestling match (what does wrestling match mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • pit (what does pit mean?)
   • oppose (what does oppose mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • play off (what does play off mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a pair of people who live together
   Synonym(s)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
   • mates (what does mates mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a married couple from Chicago
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • family (what does family mean?)
   • family unit (what does family unit mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • power couple (what does power couple mean?)
   • DINK (what does DINK mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
   • pair (what does pair mean?)
   • twin (what does twin mean?)
   • copulate (what does copulate mean?)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
   • pair (what does pair mean?)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
7. Meaning
   • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
   Synonym(s)
   • compeer (what does compeer mean?)
   • equal (what does equal mean?)
   • peer (what does peer mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • person (what does person mean?)
   • individual (what does individual mean?)
   • someone (what does someone mean?)
   • somebody (what does somebody mean?)
   • mortal (what does mortal mean?)
   • human (what does human mean?)
   • soul (what does soul mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • associate (what does associate mean?)
   • contemporary (what does contemporary mean?)
   • coeval (what does coeval mean?)
   • stand-in (what does stand-in mean?)
   • substitute (what does substitute mean?)
   • relief (what does relief mean?)
   • reliever (what does reliever mean?)
   • backup (what does backup mean?)
   • backup man (what does backup man mean?)
   • fill-in (what does fill-in mean?)
   • successor (what does successor mean?)
   • replacement (what does replacement mean?)
   • townsman (what does townsman mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • equal (what does equal mean?)
   • touch (what does touch mean?)
   • rival (what does rival mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • compare (what does compare mean?)
   • liken (what does liken mean?)
   • equate (what does equate mean?)
   • equal (what does equal mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • equalize (what does equalize mean?)
   • equalise (what does equalise mean?)
   • equate (what does equate mean?)
   • equal (what does equal mean?)
   • touch (what does touch mean?)
   • rival (what does rival mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
8. Meaning
   • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
   Synonym(s)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • adult (what does adult mean?)
   • grownup (what does grownup mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
   • pair (what does pair mean?)
   • twin (what does twin mean?)
   • capture (what does capture mean?)
   • enamour (what does enamour mean?)
   • trance (what does trance mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • becharm (what does becharm mean?)
   • enamor (what does enamor mean?)
   • captivate (what does captivate mean?)
   • beguile (what does beguile mean?)
   • charm (what does charm mean?)
   • fascinate (what does fascinate mean?)
   • bewitch (what does bewitch mean?)
   • entrance (what does entrance mean?)
   • enchant (what does enchant mean?)
9. Meaning
   • the score needed to win a match
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • score (what does score mean?)

MATCH as VERB

1. Meaning
   • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
   Synonym(s)
   • equal (what does equal mean?)
   • equalise (what does equalise mean?)
   • equalize (what does equalize mean?)
   • equate (what does equate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • let’’s equalize the duties among all employees in this office
   • The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change (what does change mean?)
   • alter (what does alter mean?)
   • modify (what does modify mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • homologize (what does homologize mean?)
   • homologise (what does homologise mean?)
   • homogenize (what does homogenize mean?)
   • homogenise (what does homogenise mean?)
   • tie (what does tie mean?)
   • draw (what does draw mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • peer (what does peer mean?)
   • equal (what does equal mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • compeer (what does compeer mean?)
   • equality (what does equality mean?)
   • equivalence (what does equivalence mean?)
   • equation (what does equation mean?)
   • par (what does par mean?)
   • equator (what does equator mean?)
   • equalization (what does equalization mean?)
   • equalisation (what does equalisation mean?)
   • leveling (what does leveling mean?)
   • counterweight (what does counterweight mean?)
   • counterbalance (what does counterbalance mean?)
   • counterpoise (what does counterpoise mean?)
   • balance (what does balance mean?)
   • equalizer (what does equalizer mean?)
   • equaliser (what does equaliser mean?)
   • equalization (what does equalization mean?)
   • equalisation (what does equalisation mean?)
   • leveling (what does leveling mean?)
   • counterweight (what does counterweight mean?)
   • counterbalance (what does counterbalance mean?)
   • counterpoise (what does counterpoise mean?)
   • balance (what does balance mean?)
   • equalizer (what does equalizer mean?)
   • equaliser (what does equaliser mean?)
2. Meaning
   • be equal or harmonize
   Usage Example(s)
   • The two pieces match
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • adjust (what does adjust mean?)
   • conform (what does conform mean?)
   • adapt (what does adapt mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • match (what does match mean?)
3. Meaning
   • make correspond or harmonize
   Synonym(s)
   • fit (what does fit mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Match my sweater
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • adjust (what does adjust mean?)
   • set (what does set mean?)
   • correct (what does correct mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • balance (what does balance mean?)
   • equilibrate (what does equilibrate mean?)
   • equilibrize (what does equilibrize mean?)
   • equilibrise (what does equilibrise mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • adjustment (what does adjustment mean?)
   • accommodation (what does accommodation mean?)
   • fitting (what does fitting mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
4. Meaning
   • set into opposition or rivalry
   Synonym(s)
   • oppose (what does oppose mean?)
   • pit (what does pit mean?)
   • play off (what does play off mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • let them match their best athletes against ours
   • pit a chess player against the Russian champion
   • He plays his two children off against each other
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • confront (what does confront mean?)
   • face (what does face mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • playoff (what does playoff mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • opposition (what does opposition mean?)
   • opponent (what does opponent mean?)
   • opposite (what does opposite mean?)
5. Meaning
   • bring two objects, ideas, or people together
   Synonym(s)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
   • pair (what does pair mean?)
   • twin (what does twin mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • This fact is coupled to the other one
   • Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
   • The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • join (what does join mean?)
   • bring together (what does bring together mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • mismate (what does mismate mean?)
   • mismatch (what does mismatch mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • pair (what does pair mean?)
   • pair (what does pair mean?)
   • brace (what does brace mean?)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
   • pair (what does pair mean?)
   • twosome (what does twosome mean?)
   • twain (what does twain mean?)
   • brace (what does brace mean?)
   • span (what does span mean?)
   • yoke (what does yoke mean?)
   • couplet (what does couplet mean?)
   • distich (what does distich mean?)
   • duo (what does duo mean?)
   • duet (what does duet mean?)
   • dyad (what does dyad mean?)
   • duad (what does duad mean?)
   • yoke (what does yoke mean?)
   • coupling (what does coupling mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
   • mates (what does mates mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
6. Meaning
   • give or join in marriage
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • join (what does join mean?)
   • bring together (what does bring together mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • matchmaker (what does matchmaker mean?)
   • matcher (what does matcher mean?)
   • marriage broker (what does marriage broker mean?)
   • couple (what does couple mean?)
   • mates (what does mates mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
7. Meaning
   • provide funds complementary to
   Usage Example(s)
   • The company matched the employees” contributions
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • supply (what does supply mean?)
   • provide (what does provide mean?)
   • render (what does render mean?)
   • furnish (what does furnish mean?)
8. Meaning
   • satisfy or fulfill
   Synonym(s)
   • cope with (what does cope with mean?)
   • meet (what does meet mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • meet a need
   • this job doesn”t match my dreams
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cope (what does cope mean?)
   • get by (what does get by mean?)
   • make out (what does make out mean?)
   • make do (what does make do mean?)
   • contend (what does contend mean?)
   • grapple (what does grapple mean?)
   • deal (what does deal mean?)
   • manage (what does manage mean?)
9. Meaning
   • be compatible, similar or consistent
   • coincide in their characteristics
   Synonym(s)
   • agree (what does agree mean?)
   • check (what does check mean?)
   • correspond (what does correspond mean?)
   • fit (what does fit mean?)
   • gibe (what does gibe mean?)
   • jibe (what does jibe mean?)
   • tally (what does tally mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The two stories don”t agree in many details
   • The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
   • The suspect’’s fingerprints don”t match those on the gun
   Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • equal (what does equal mean?)
   • be (what does be mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • disagree (what does disagree mean?)
   • disaccord (what does disaccord mean?)
   • discord (what does discord mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • consist (what does consist mean?)
   • look (what does look mean?)
   • answer (what does answer mean?)
   • coincide (what does coincide mean?)
   • align (what does align mean?)
   • correlate (what does correlate mean?)
   • parallel (what does parallel mean?)
   • twin (what does twin mean?)
   • duplicate (what does duplicate mean?)
   • parallel (what does parallel mean?)
   • square (what does square mean?)
   • corroborate (what does corroborate mean?)
   • underpin (what does underpin mean?)
   • bear out (what does bear out mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • resemble (what does resemble mean?)
   • meet (what does meet mean?)
   • fit (what does fit mean?)
   • conform to (what does conform to mean?)
   • homologize (what does homologize mean?)
   • befit (what does befit mean?)
   • suit (what does suit mean?)
   • beseem (what does beseem mean?)
   • harmonize (what does harmonize mean?)
   • harmonise (what does harmonise mean?)
   • consort (what does consort mean?)
   • accord (what does accord mean?)
   • concord (what does concord mean?)
   • fit in (what does fit in mean?)
   • agree (what does agree mean?)
   • pattern (what does pattern mean?)
   • adhere (what does adhere mean?)
   • rhyme (what does rhyme mean?)
   • rime (what does rime mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • agreement (what does agreement mean?)
   • correspondence (what does correspondence mean?)
   • agreement (what does agreement mean?)
   • correspondence (what does correspondence mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
10. Meaning
    • be equal to in quality or ability
    Synonym(s)
    • equal (what does equal mean?)
    • rival (what does rival mean?)
    • touch (what does touch mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • Nothing can rival cotton for durability
    • Your performance doesn”t even touch that of your colleagues
    • Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
    Hypernyms(s) match is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • compete (what does compete mean?)
    • vie (what does vie mean?)
    • contend (what does contend mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • peer (what does peer mean?)
    • equal (what does equal mean?)
    • match (what does match mean?)
    • compeer (what does compeer mean?)
    • peer (what does peer mean?)
    • equal (what does equal mean?)
    • match (what does match mean?)
    • compeer (what does compeer mean?)