Matches: meaning, definitions and examples
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matches
[ หmรฆtสษชz ]
games, sports
Matches are contests between individuals or teams in various sports and games where the goal is to win. They can take place in numerous formats, including single matches or tournament-based systems, and often require skill, strategy, and teamwork.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She won the tennis match against her rival.
- The soccer match ended with a score of 3-2.
- He played a friendly match with his friends last weekend.
comparison, pairing
To match means to correspond or go together in a harmonious way. This can refer to pairing similar items or identifying similarities and differences between two or more entities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The colors of the curtains match the sofa perfectly.
- They matched the applicants' skills with the job requirements.
- He struggled to match the puzzle pieces.
fire, lighting
A match is a small stick with a combustible tip that can be ignited to produce fire. Matches are commonly used for lighting candles, stoves, and fireplaces.
Synonyms
fire starter, lighter
Examples of usage
- He struck a match to light the candle.
- Make sure to keep the matches out of reach of children.
- She used a match to start the campfire.
Translations
Translations of the word "matches" in other languages:
๐ต๐น partidas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Spiele
๐ฎ๐ฉ pertandingan
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ mecze
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฉฆๅ
๐ซ๐ท matchs
๐ช๐ธ partidos
๐น๐ท maรงlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจุงุฑูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ zรกpasy
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกpasy
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏ่ต
๐ธ๐ฎ tekme
๐ฎ๐ธ leikir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแฉแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ matรงlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ partidos
Etymology
The word 'match' originates from the Old French word 'meรงhe' which means 'a wick' or 'a torch'. It evolved in Middle English as 'macche' which referred to a stick or piece of wood that could be used to ignite a flame. The modern use of 'match' to describe the small stick used for lighting fires came into use around the 19th century, particularly with the invention of the safety match in 1855. The concept of a match as a contest or game dates back to the 14th century, signifying the idea of pairing or competing against one another, which reflects the word's etymological roots associated with comparison and connection. As a result, 'match' carries both meaningsโcombustible stick and a competitionโrepresenting the action of bringing elements together whether for lighting a flame or engaging in a game.