match

Definições

1. Substantivo

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

   Exemplos

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

   A contest to find out who is stronger or better.

   Exemplos

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

   A person who is as good as another.

   Exemplos

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

   A marriage, in old-fashioned use.

   Exemplos

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

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

   Exemplos

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

   How well two things go together.

   Exemplos

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

   A close likeness between two things.

   Exemplos

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

   A fair fight where both sides are equal.

   Exemplos

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

   A pair of things that go well together.

   Exemplos

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

    An agreement or deal, in old-fashioned use.

    Exemplos

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