Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: friction_match, match

'match'

[match.n.01] as in: lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

Examples:
he always carries matches to light his pipe
as long you've a lucifer to light your fag

'match'

[match.n.02] as in: a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

'match'

[match.n.03] as in: a burning piece of wood or cardboard

Examples:
if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode

'match'

[match.n.04] as in: an exact duplicate

Examples:
when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook

'match'

[match.n.05] as in: the score needed to win a match

'match'

[catch.n.03] as in: a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

'match'

[peer.n.01] as in: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

'match'

[couple.n.02] as in: a pair of people who live together

Examples:
a married couple from Chicago

'match'

[match.n.09] as in: something that resembles or harmonizes with

Examples:
that tie makes a good match with your jacket

'match'

[match.v.01] as in: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Examples:
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

'match'

[match.v.02] as in: provide funds complementary to

Examples:
The company matched the employees' contributions

'match'

[match.v.03] as in: bring two objects, ideas, or people together

Examples:
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

'match'

[equal.v.02] as in: be equal to in quality or ability

Examples:
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

'match'

[match.v.05] as in: make correspond or harmonize

Examples:
Match my sweater

'match'

[meet.v.06] as in: satisfy or fulfill

Examples:
meet a need
this job doesn't match my dreams

'match'

[match.v.07] as in: give or join in marriage

'match'

[pit.v.01] as in: set into opposition or rivalry

Examples:
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

'match'

[match.v.09] as in: be equal or harmonize

Examples:
The two pieces match

'match'

[equal.v.03] as in: make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

Examples:
let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
The company matched the discount policy of its competitors

Origins

					match (English)
├── macche (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── mæcca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│       └── gemæcca (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── meiche (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    └── micca (Latin)