Pronunciation: /mætʃ/
noun a small stick made of wood or cardboard, typically with a flammable tip, used for lighting fires, candles, or cigarettes
A1 I found a perfect match for my socks.
A2 The match between the two teams ended in a draw.
B1 She lit a match to start the campfire.
B2 The job candidate's skills and experience were a good match for the position.
C1 The artist carefully selected colors to create a perfect match in the painting.
C2 The DNA evidence was a perfect match, confirming the suspect's identity.
verb to light (an object) by striking it against a rough surface
A1 I match my socks to my outfit every day.
A2 She matched her shoes with her purse for the party.
B1 The colors of the painting match perfectly with the furniture in the room.
B2 The restaurant matched our donation to the charity event.
C1 The company matched employee donations to the relief fund.
C2 The two teams matched up well in the championship game.
formal The match between the two teams ended in a draw.
informal Did you catch the match last night? It was intense!
slang That match was lit! Both teams played really well.
figurative Their personalities are a perfect match, they get along so well.
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