Match Definition
match
noun
- a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
- a burning piece of wood or cardboard; "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"
- an exact duplicate; "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"
- the score needed to win a match
- a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
- a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
- a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago"
- something that resembles or harmonizes with; "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"
verb
- be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
- provide funds complementary to; "The company matched the employees' contributions"
- bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"
- be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"; "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues"; "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"
- make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater"
- satisfy or fulfill; "meet a need"; "this job doesn't match my dreams"
- give or join in marriage
- set into opposition or rivalry; "let them match their best athletes against ours"; "pit a chess player against the Russian champion"; "He plays his two children off against each other"
- be equal or harmonize; "The two pieces match"
- make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
"Match" in song lyrics
See how match is used in real songs:
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"Got a diamond name plate and a neckace to match"
The New 2 Live Crew — You Go Girl -
"Hundred G chain with the bracelet to match"
504 Boyz (Master P, Terror, Krazy) — D-Game -
"I figured I had met my match"
88 Keys f/ Phonte — Close Call
Words that rhyme with match
Usage tips for "match"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "match" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for match to find words that pair well.