match

Definitions

1. noun

   A sports event in which two sides play against each other.

   Examples

   • My local team plays a match against their rivals today.
   • The tennis match lasted three hours.
2. noun

   A contest to find out who is stronger or better.

   Examples

   • The two champions arranged a match to settle the dispute.
   • A big match was set for Friday.
3. noun

   A person who is as good as another.

   Examples

   • He knew he had met his match.
   • She is no match for him at chess.
4. noun

   A marriage, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • Their families arranged the match years ago.
   • Everyone thought it was a fine match.
5. noun

   A person who is a good choice for marriage, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • She was seen as the richest match in the region.
   • He was quite a match for the neighbors' daughters.
6. noun

   How well two things go together.

   Examples

   • Their personalities are a perfect match.
   • The two colors are a poor match for the room.
7. noun

   A close likeness between two things.

   Examples

   • There was a close match between the two sets of data.
   • The seat and window match is excellent.
8. noun

   A fair fight where both sides are equal.

   Examples

   • In size, it was no match at all.
   • It was no match, a small dog against a large one.
9. noun

   A pair of things that go well together.

   Examples

   • The carpet and curtains are a match.
   • They are a match made in heaven.
10. noun

    An agreement or deal, in old-fashioned use.

    Examples

    • It is a match, so shake my hand.
    • Love is rarely held back by other matches.