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Match

🇬🇧 UK /["/mætʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/mætʃ/"]/

Meaning of Match

a sports event where people or teams compete against each other

In simple words: To be the same as something else or to go well together.

Match in a sentence

• I watched the football match on TV last night.
• The match between the two teams was very exciting.
• He used a match to light the candle.
• I need to find a match for this sock.
• They had a match of skills in the competition.

How to use Match

Use 'match' when comparing items, like colors or styles. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where 'correspond' might be better.

Grammar pattern

match + object

Memory hint

Think of a pair of socks matching; they look alike and go together.

Related words

Collocations with Match

• boxing
• chess
• football
• play
• have
• go to
• take place
• during a/​the match
• in a/​the match
• match against
• excellent
• good
• perfect
• find
• make
• match between
• match for
• meet your match
• the right match
• excellent
• good
• perfect
• find
• make
• match between
• match for
• meet your match
• the right match
• exact
• find
• match for
• lighted
• lit
• book
• box
• light
• strike
• blow out
• put a match to something

Synonyms for Match

• correspond
• fit
• suit
• align
• pair

Opposites of Match

• mismatch
• disagree

Common mistakes with Match

• Confusing with 'mismatch' when talking about differences.
• Using 'matches' as a verb incorrectly in past tense without context.
• Using 'match' as a noun without proper context can be confusing.

Frequently asked questions about Match

What does Match mean?

To be the same as something else or to go well together.

What is the definition of Match?

a sports event where people or teams compete against each other

How do you use Match in a sentence?

I watched the football match on TV last night.

Can you give another example of Match?

The match between the two teams was very exciting.

What are synonyms for Match?

Common alternatives include correspond, fit, suit, align, pair.

What is the opposite of Match?

Opposite meanings include mismatch, disagree.

What words go with Match?

It commonly pairs with boxing, chess, football, play, have, go to, take place, during a/​the match, in a/​the match, match against, excellent, good, perfect, find, make, match between, match for, meet your match, the right match, excellent, good, perfect, find, make, match between, match for, meet your match, the right match, exact, find, match for, lighted, lit, book, box, light, strike, blow out, put a match to something.

What are common mistakes when using Match?

Confusing with 'mismatch' when talking about differences. Using 'matches' as a verb incorrectly in past tense without context. Using 'match' as a noun without proper context can be confusing.

How do you pronounce Match?

US: /["/mætʃ/"]/, UK: /["/mætʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Match?

Use 'match' when comparing items, like colors or styles. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where 'correspond' might be better.

What CEFR level is Match?

"Match" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.