Synonyms for

Match

Verb / mætʃ / Another word for match — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A slender piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical, ignited by friction, and used especially for lighting fires.

Synonyms & similar words

fit peer playoff equate disagree gibe copewith tally mate mates catch oppose rival meet pit agree touch couple twin frictionmatch lucifer pair jibe equalize equalise lighter ignite kindle spark start torch flame fire blaze burn combust enflame inflame incinerate scorch char toast roast

Synonyms by register

Formal

correspond equal parallel conform

Informal

pair go with suit fit

Literary

kindred twin counterpart

Antonyms

mismatch discrepancy difference contrast disparity unlikeness

Common collocations

  • match point
  • perfect match
  • make a match
  • match up
  • match the description
  • match the bill
  • match the criteria

Word family

noun match
verb match
adjective matching

Usage note

The word 'match' can refer to a contest, a pair, or something that corresponds. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I can use a match to light the grill.
  2. We need to match the socks before folding them.
  3. She used a match to start the fire in the fireplace.
  4. The color of your shirt and pants match well.
  5. He can match any song on the radio with his guitar.

Quotes

  • Success is like a matchstick. It is easy to light but difficult to keep burning.
  • The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than them.
  • A good education is a match for a lifetime of poverty.

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