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match

/mæt͡ʃ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    Something that makes things match or agree.

    - "The referee ensured that both teams' uniforms matched."
    - "The evidence in the two reports matched."
  • Verb

    To be equal to, correspond or agree.

    - "The test results matched."
    - "My expectations matched the reality."
Pronunciation
  1. /mæt͡ʃ/



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Synonyms

spunk (obsolete)
Rhymes
Words rhyming with match
catch , patch , hatch , matchbox
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Match (Irish) : A contest or competition

  2. Match (Scottish) : A meeting or encounter

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Match (Irish) : A contest or competition

  2. Match (Scottish) : A meeting or encounter

Variants
List of all variants of match that leads to same result
match , matches , matchable , matched , matcher , matchers , matching , match play , match plays , match point , match points , match up to , book-match , book-matched , book-matches , book-matching , safety match , safety matches , slanging match , slow match , slow matches
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Matches, Matching, Matched

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English matcian, from magan to have power.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. Did you know that the world record for the longest match is held by a cricket match between England and Australia that lasted for 14 days?

  2. The term 'match' is also used in the context of dating and relationships, where two people are said to be a good 'match' if they have compatible personalities and interests.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Equivalence: The quality of being equal or equivalent in number, size, extent, or degree.

  2. Correspondence: The act of corresponding or exchanging letters or messages.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'match' is often used metaphorically to describe a perfect pair or couple. In art, matches have been used as a symbol of connection and unity. In music, the term 'match' is used in the context of musical keys and chords.

How to Memorize "match"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a referee holding up two team uniforms and checking that they are identical.
    - Visualize two pieces of evidence side by side and observing their similarities.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'match' with 'equivalence' or 'agreement'.
    - Link the word 'match' with 'uniform' or 'evidence'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Makes Teams Agree Completely and Harmoniously'.
    - Use the acronym 'M-A-T-C-H' to remember 'Makes All Things Correspond Happily'.

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