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match

UK
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US
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match point
match points
match up

Translations

matchnoun
matches
pl
UK
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US
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matchSport.
The soccer match between the two rival teams was intense.
Le match de football entre les deux équipes rivales était intense.
He lit the candle with a match.
Il a allumé la bougie avec une allumette.
Additional translations
égalPersonne ou chose d'une force ou d'une qualité comparable.
partenairePour une personne ou une chose bien assortie à une autre.
mariageSens historique ou littéraire, notamment dans l'expression d'un mariage arrangé.
correspondantPour un élément complémentaire ou correspondant.
Synonyms
contest
game
competition
duel
pairing
equal
counterpart
correspondence
matchverb
matched
Past Simple
matched
Past Participle
matching
Gerund
UK
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US
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correspondreHarmonisation ou concordance.
The curtains match the color of the walls perfectly.
Les rideaux correspondent parfaitement à la couleur des murs.
assortirMettre en relation des personnes ou des éléments compatibles.
The dating service aims to match singles with compatible partners.
Le service de rencontres vise à assortir les célibataires avec des partenaires compatibles.
She was able to match his score in the final round of the competition.
Elle a pu égaler son score lors du dernier tour de la compétition.
Additional translations
affronterSport.
Synonyms
correspond
equal
fit
suit
pair
combine
conform
align
Antonyms
differ
disagree
contrast
matchadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively before another noun, especially in sports contexts (e.g., match tickets, match day).
Additional translations
sportifSe rapporte à un match ou à une rencontre sportive.
Synonyms
matching
compatible
corresponding
equal
comparable
similar
alike
congruent
harmonious
coordinated

Definitions

matchnoun
A contest or game between two or more parties.
The soccer match between the two rival teams was intense.
A person or thing that is equal to another in quality or strength.
She finally found her match in the chess tournament.
A thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with a chemical substance that ignites when struck.
He lit the candle with a match.
A person or thing that is suitable for someone or something else.
They are a perfect match for each other.
A marriage or a prospective marriage partner.
Her parents arranged a match for her with a wealthy businessman.
One of a pair of corresponding or complementary items.
I still can’t find the match to this sock.
matchverb
To correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious.
The curtains match the color of the walls perfectly.
To pair or connect someone or something with another person or thing that is similar or suitable.
The dating service aims to match singles with compatible partners.
To equal or be equal to something in quality, amount, or value.
She was able to match his score in the final round of the competition.
To compete with someone or something in a contest or competition.
The two teams will match against each other in the finals.
matchadjective
Relating to or associated with a sports match or contest.
Match tickets will go on sale tomorrow.
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