match

A noun referring to a small stick with a combustible tip used for lighting fires, or a contest or game between two or more opponents.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее маленькую палочку с воспламеняющимся наконечником для разжигания огня, или соревнование или игру между двумя или более соперниками.esSustantivo que designa una pequeña varilla con una cabeza inflamable para encender fuego, o una competición o juego entre dos o más rivales.frPetite tige de bois ou de carton avec une extrémité inflammable servant à produire du feu, ou compétition ou jeu opposant deux ou plusieurs rivaux.deEin kleines Stäbchen mit entzündbarem Kopf zum Feueranzünden oder ein Wettkampf bzw. Spiel zwischen zwei oder mehreren Gegnern.ptSubstantivo que designa um pequeno palito com a ponta inflamável usado para acender fogo, ou uma competição ou jogo entre dois ou mais adversários.zh名词，指顶端有易燃物质、用来擦划取火的小木棍；也指两人或多人之间的比赛、竞赛或对决。arاسم يدل على عود صغير برأس قابل للاشتعال يُستخدم لإشعال النار، أو منافسة أو لعبة بين متنافسين أو أكثر.

1. Game or contest A1 formal

   A sports game or competition between two players or teams.

   • The football match ended in a draw.
   • She won her tennis match in straight sets.
   • We watched the championship match on television.

   ruМатчesPartido o encuentro deportivofrMatch sportifdeSpiel oder WettkampfptPartidazh比赛arمباراة

   المرادفات: boutcompetitioncontestfixturegamemeettie

2. Small stick for lighting fire A1 formal

   A small stick with a head that ignites when struck against a rough surface.

   • He lit a candle with a match.
   • She struck a match to start the campfire.
   • The box of matches was empty.

   ruСпичкаesCerillafrAllumettedeStreichholzptPalito de fósforozh火柴arعود ثقاب

   المرادفات: lucifermatchsticksafety matchspillvesta

3. Something that corresponds or pairs well A2 formal

   A person or thing that is similar to or complements another.

   • The curtains are a perfect match for the sofa.
   • They are a good match as business partners.
   • The colors of the painting are a match for the room's decor.

   ruСоответствиеespareja, equivalente o complementofrpersonne ou chose qui corresponddeEntsprechungptCorrespondênciazh相配的人或物arالتوافق

   المرادفات: complementcounterpartdoubleequalequivalentmateparallelpeertwin

   الأضداد: mismatch

4. Marriage or romantic partner B1 formal

   A person considered as a potential partner in marriage or a romantic relationship.

   • Her parents thought he was a suitable match for her.
   • They made a love match despite their different backgrounds.
   • The match was arranged by their families.

   ruПараesparejafrParti (potentiel) pour mariagedePartnerptParceirozh配偶arالشريك المناسب للزواج

   المرادفات: betrothedcompanionconsortintendedmatepartnerspouse

• matches plural form
• matches' possessive plural form
• match's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of corresponding, being equal or suitable, or bringing things into agreement or competition.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия соответствия, равенства или пригодности, а также приведения вещей к согласию или соревнованию.esVerbo que se usa para indicar que una cosa corresponde, es igual o adecuada a otra, así como para hacer que las cosas concuerden o estén en armonía, o para enfrentarse en una competición.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de correspondre, d'égaler ou de convenir, ainsi que le fait de mettre des choses en accord ou de les opposer dans une compétition.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Herstellen von Übereinstimmung, Gleichheit oder Eignung zu bezeichnen, sowie das In-Einklang-Bringen von Dingen oder das Antreten in einem Wettkampf.ptVerbo usado para indicar que algo corresponde, é igual ou adequado a outra coisa, além de significar colocar coisas em concordância ou competir em igualdade.zh用于表示相配、相符、一致或适合的动词，也表示将两物进行比较或使二者协调对应。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مطابقة شيء لشيء آخر أو مساواته به أو ملاءمته له، وكذلك على جعل الأشياء متوافقة أو متنافسة.

1. Correspond or be equal A2 formal

   To be the same or similar in quality, color, design, or amount.

   • The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
   • Her skills match the requirements of the job.
   • The colors of the painting match the room's decor.

   ruСоответствоватьescorresponder o ser igualfrcorrespondre, être assortideÜbereinstimmenptCorresponderzh相配arيطابق

   المرادفات: accordagreecoincideconformcorrespondequalfitparallelsquaretally

   الأضداد: contrastdifferdisagreemismatch

2. To compete or oppose B1 formal

   To be equal to someone or something in a competition or contest.

   • The two teams will match each other in the final.
   • He matched his opponent's strength in the boxing ring.
   • No one can match her speed in the race.

   ruСостязатьсяescompetir o enfrentarsefrAffronter, rivaliser avecdeSich messenptCompetirzh较量arيُنافِس

   المرادفات: equalopposerival

   الأضداد: surrenderwithdrawyield

3. To pair or combine B1 formal

   To bring two things together because they are suitable or complementary.

   • The wine was matched with the cheese perfectly.
   • She matched the socks from the laundry pile.
   • The algorithm matches users based on their interests.

   ruСочетатьesemparejar o combinarfrApparier, assortirdeKombinierenptCombinarzh搭配arمُطابَقة

   المرادفات: combinecoordinatecouplelinkpairunite

   الأضداد: disconnectdividepartseparatesplit

• matched past participle
• matched past simple
• matching present participle
• matches third person singular