match

noun, verb
/mætʃ/

Meaning

A contest between people or teams; to pair or correspond with something.
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another

Example Sentences

The two teams will play a football match tomorrow.

The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.

Example Expressions

perfect match

Synonyms

contest, game, pair, partner, counterpart, correspond, equal, suit, fit
Entry 1
contest, game, pair, partner, counterpart
Entry 2
correspond, equal, suit, fit

Antonyms

mismatch, imbalance, differ, clash, contradict
Entry 1
mismatch, imbalance
Entry 2
differ, clash, mismatch, contradict

Collocations

football match, match the color, match made in heaven, match colors, match clothes, match expectations, match skills, perfect match
Entry 1
football match, match the color, match made in heaven
Entry 2
match colors, match clothes, match expectations, match skills, perfect match

More Example Sentences

Did you watch the football match yesterday?

On which channel was the football match shown?

They were shocked to lose the match so easily.

Will any channel telecast live the match from New York?

Would you be interested for a basketball match on Friday?

When did you return home after the football match was over?

The match between which two countries will be most enjoyable?

I remember the match you played against England. You were so brilliant.

I remember the match you played against South Africa. You were so amazing.

I remember the match you played against Australia. You were so incredible.

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A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.

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