match: Information About The Word 'match'

match is an acceptable dictionary word for games like scrabble, words with friends, crossword, etc.

The word 'match' is made up of 5 letters.

Meanings:
  • (n) lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"
  • (n) a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
  • (n) a burning piece of wood or cardboard; "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"
  • (n) an exact duplicate; "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"
  • (n) the score needed to win a match
  • (n) a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
  • (n) a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
  • (n) a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago"
  • (n) something that resembles or harmonizes with; "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"
  • (v) be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "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"
  • (v) provide funds complementary to; "The company matched the employees' contributions"
  • (v) bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "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"
  • (v) be equal to in quality or ability; "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"
  • (v) make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater"
  • (v) satisfy or fulfill; "meet a need"; "this job doesn't match my dreams"
  • (v) give or join in marriage
  • (v) set into opposition or rivalry; "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"
  • (v) be equal or harmonize; "The two pieces match"
  • (v) make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
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Using the word 'match' in Scrabble will fetch you 12 points while using it in Words with Friends will fetch you 13 points (without taking into consideration the effect of any multipliers).

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Words Ending With 'match'

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Words Starting With 'match'

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Words Containing 'match'

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Points in Scrabble for match12
Points in Words with Friends for match13
Number of Letters in match5
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