Matched: meaning, definitions and examples
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matched
[ mætʃt ]
in sports
combined, mixed, or united
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- a mixed team of European and American players
- a combined effort from both sides
- a united front against their opponents
in relationships
be harmonious or compatible with
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- their personalities matched perfectly
- the colors in the painting matched beautifully
in dating apps
a person or thing that is identical or similar to another
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- the app suggests potential matches based on your interests
- she found her perfect match on the dating site
Translations
Translations of the word "matched" in other languages:
🇵🇹 correspondido
🇮🇳 मिलान किया गया
🇩🇪 übereinstimmend
🇮🇩 cocok
🇺🇦 відповідний
🇵🇱 dopasowany
🇯🇵 一致した
🇫🇷 correspondant
🇪🇸 emparejado
🇹🇷 eşleşmiş
🇰🇷 일치된
🇸🇦 مطابق
🇨🇿 spárovaný
🇸🇰 zhodný
🇨🇳 匹配的
🇸🇮 ujemajoč
🇮🇸 passandi
🇰🇿 сәйкес
🇬🇪 შესაბამისი
🇦🇿 uyğun
🇲🇽 emparejado
Word origin
The word 'matched' originated from the Old English word 'mæcca' meaning companion or mate. Over time, the term evolved to also signify similarity or compatibility. In modern usage, 'matched' is commonly associated with sports, relationships, and dating apps, reflecting the diverse contexts in which the concept of matching is relevant.
See also: match, matching, matchless, matchstick, mismatched, outmatch, outmatchable, outmatched, unmatched.