Match: meaning, definitions and examples

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match

 

[ mætʃ ]

Context #1

sports

A competition or game in which people, teams, etc. compete against each other.

Synonyms

competition, contest, game

Examples of usage

  • She won the tennis match.
  • It was a close match between the two teams.
Context #2

relationships

To be harmonious or compatible with someone or something.

Synonyms

agree, correspond, fit

Examples of usage

  • Their personalities match perfectly.
  • The colors of the painting match the furniture in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "match" in other languages:

🇵🇹 partida

🇮🇳 मैच

🇩🇪 Spiel

🇮🇩 pertandingan

🇺🇦 матч

🇵🇱 mecz

🇯🇵 試合 (しあい)

🇫🇷 match

🇪🇸 partido

🇹🇷 maç

🇰🇷 경기

🇸🇦 مباراة

🇨🇿 zápas

🇸🇰 zápas

🇨🇳 比赛 (bǐsài)

🇸🇮 tekma

🇮🇸 leikur

🇰🇿 матч

🇬🇪 მატჩი

🇦🇿 matç

🇲🇽 partido

Word origin

The word 'match' originated from Old English 'mæcca', which means 'mate, companion'. It evolved to the current meaning of 'a competition' or 'to be compatible with'. The word has been used in various contexts and languages over the years, reflecting its versatility and importance in communication.

See also: matched, matching, matchless, matchstick, mismatched, outmatch, outmatchable, outmatched, unmatched.