Match

/mæt͑ʃ/

The meaning and definition of Match, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.
    β€œMy local team are playing in a match against their arch-rivals today.”
  2. Someone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison.
    β€œHe knew he had met his match.”
verb
  1. To make a successful match or pairing.
    β€œThey found out about his color-blindness when he couldn't match socks properly.”
  2. To equal or exceed in achievement.
    β€œShe matched him at every turn: anything he could do, she could do as well or better.”

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