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match

/mæt͡ʃ/
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Similar items or situations are said to 'match' well together; they fit perfectly and look good side-by-side, like two complementary outfits going seamlessly with each other or two chess pieces working ideally for a specific move. A match also describes an agreement between people or things that have similar qualities.

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"match" as noun

1 - A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.

2 - Any contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority.

3 - Someone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison.

"match" as verb

1 - To agree; to be equal; to correspond.

2 - To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.

3 - To make a successful match or pairing.

"match" as noun

1 - A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.

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Synonyms
1 - bout
2 - pairing
3 - game
4 - contest
5 - equal
6 - pair
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Antonyms
1 - disagreement
2 - conflict
3 - opposition
4 - contrast
5 - divergence
6 - disparity
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Examples in Context

1 - The team celebrated after a successful dodge during their latest match .

1 - El equipo celebró después de una finta exitosa durante su último partido .

2 - She belted the baseball with all her might during the match .

2 - Golpeó la pelota de béisbol con todas sus fuerzas durante el partido .

3 - The team looked worse for wear after their grueling match yesterday.

3 - El equipo parecía estar hecho polvo después de su agotador partido de ayer.

4 - The team's fighting spirit was evident throughout the tough match .

4 - El espíritu de lucha del equipo fue evidente durante todo el partido difícil.

5 - She managed to whip her opponent easily during the tennis match yesterday.

5 - Logró arrasar con su oponente fácilmente durante el partido de tenis de ayer.

6 - She scored a winning goal in the final moments of the match .

6 - Marcó el gol de la victoria en los últimos momentos del partido .

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