Synonyms for

Matches

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

Definition

Matches are small sticks with a material on the end that can be ignited for the purpose of lighting a fire.

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Common collocations

  • fire matches
  • light matches
  • strike matches
  • safety matches
  • box of matches
  • football matches
  • tennis matches
  • chess matches

Word family

noun match
verb match
adjective matching

Usage note

The word 'matches' can refer to both things that are similar or equal, and to small sticks used for starting fires. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I used matches to light the candle.
  2. We need matches to start the campfire.
  3. I keep matches in my emergency kit.
  4. Do you have any matches to light the grill?
  5. I struck a match to start the fire.

Quotes

  • You cannot start a fire with rain, but you can start one with matches.
  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way - not the matches we've won or the things we've bought.
  • A matchstick has a head, but no brain; an interesting thought, perhaps, for those who use matches a lot.

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