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match

 

[ mætʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,132, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.