match

US /mætʃ/
UK /mætʃ/
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1.

a contest in which people or teams compete against each other

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The football match ended in a draw.
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She won the tennis match easily.
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2.

a small thin stick made of wood or cardboard and tipped with a compound that ignites when rubbed on a rough surface

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He lit the candle with a match.
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Do you have a match to light the fire?
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3.

a person or thing that is equal to another in quality or strength

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He's no match for her intelligence.
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These two colors are a perfect match.
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1.

to be equal or similar to (something or someone else)

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His skills don't match hers.
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The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
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2.

to find someone or something that is similar or equal to another

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We need to match the right person to the job.
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Can you match this paint color?
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