match

• Существительное, обозначающее маленькую палочку с воспламеняющимся наконечником для разжигания огня, или соревнование или игру между двумя или более соперниками.

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.

1. Game or contestA1formal

   A sports game or competition between two players or teams.

   Матч

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

   Синонимыboutcompetitioncontestfixturegamemeettie

2. Small stick for lighting fireA1formal

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

   Спичка

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

   Синонимыlucifermatchsticksafety matchspillvesta

3. Something that corresponds or pairs wellA2formal

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

   Соответствие

   • 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.

   Синонимыcomplementcounterpartdoubleequalequivalentmateparallelpeertwin

   Антонимыmismatch

4. Marriage or romantic partnerB1formal

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

   Пара

   • 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.

   Синонимыbetrothedcompanionconsortintendedmatepartnerspouse

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия соответствия, равенства или пригодности, а также приведения вещей к согласию или соревнованию.

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

1. Correspond or be equalA2formal

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

   Соответствовать

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

   Синонимыaccordagreecoincideconformcorrespondequalfitparallelsquaretally

   Антонимыcontrastdifferdisagreemismatch

2. To compete or opposeB1formal

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

   Состязаться

   • 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.

   Синонимыequalopposerival

   Антонимыsurrenderwithdrawyield

3. To pair or combineB1formal

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

   Сочетать

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

   Синонимыcombinecoordinatecouplelinkpairunite

   Антонимыdisconnectdividepartseparatesplit