Match
Pronunciation: /ˈmætʃ/
Match (noun)
- a game or contest between two teams or players
- a small stick with a special tip that can be lit to start a fire
- a person or thing that is very suitable for someone or something else
Examples
- The soccer match was thrilling to watch.
- They attended a tennis match last weekend.
Common collocations: football match, exciting match, win a match, strike a match, light a match
Match (verb)
- to make two things look the same or go well together
- to be as good as something else in quality or ability
Examples
- She tried to match the paint color exactly.
- The curtains match the sofa perfectly.