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match
(m/&//tS/ )

noun (n)

  • lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He always carries matches to light his pipe.
    Synonym:
    friction match, lucifer
    source: wordnet30
  • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete(noun.event)
    source: wordnet30
  • a burning piece of wood or cardboard(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    If you drop a match in there the whole place will explode.
    source: wordnet30
  • an exact duplicate(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    When a match is found an entry is made in the notebook.
    Synonym:
    mate
    source: wordnet30
  • the score needed to win a match(noun.quantity)
    source: wordnet30
  • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    catch
    source: wordnet30
  • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    compeer, equal, peer
    source: wordnet30
  • a pair of people who live together(noun.group)
    Synonym:
    couple, mates
    source: wordnet30
  • something that resembles or harmonizes with(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    That tie makes a good match with your jacket.
    source: wordnet30
  • Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun.
    Synonym:
    agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally
    Antonym:
    disaccord, disagree, discord
    source: wordnet30
  • provide funds complementary to(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The company matched the employees' contributions.
    source: wordnet30
  • bring two objects, ideas, or people together(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?.
    Synonym:
    couple, mate, pair, twin
    source: wordnet30
  • be equal to in quality or ability(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents.
    Synonym:
    equal, rival, touch
    source: wordnet30
  • make correspond or harmonize(verb.change)
    Example:
    Match my sweater.
    Synonym:
    fit
    source: wordnet30
  • satisfy or fulfill(verb.social)
    Example:
    This job doesn't match my dreams.
    Synonym:
    cope with, meet
    source: wordnet30
  • give or join in marriage(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • set into opposition or rivalry(verb.competition)
    Example:
    Let them match their best athletes against ours.
    Synonym:
    oppose, pit, play off
    source: wordnet30
  • be equal or harmonize(verb.change)
    Example:
    The two pieces match.
    source: wordnet30
  • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching(verb.change)
    Example:
    The company matched the discount policy of its competitors.
    Synonym:
    equal, equalise, equalize, equate
    source: wordnet30
  • To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be united in marriage; to mate.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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