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- Dictionarymatched/ˈmatʃt/
adjective
- 1. put together as being equal, similar, or complementary to each other: "a matched pair"
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a person or thing that is equal to another person or thing in strength, speed, or quality. be no match for something/someone.
Definition of 'matched' matched. (mætʃt ) 1. adjective [adverb ADJECTIVE] If you say that two people are well matched, you mean that they have qualities that will enable them to have a good relationship. They were well matched, I thought. My parents were not very well matched. They couldn't be more perfectly matched. 2. adjective [adverb ADJECTIVE]
1. a. : a person or thing equal or similar to another. b. : one able to cope with another. He was no match for his opponent. c. : an exact counterpart. a lake that was almost the match of one he remembered from Switzerland. 2. : a pair suitably associated. carpet and curtains are a match. 3. a. : a contest between two or more parties. a golf match.
Definitions of matched. adjective. going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities. synonyms: compatible. able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination. co-ordinated, coordinated, matching. intentionally matched. duplicate, matching, twin, twinned. being two identical. mated, paired. used of gloves, socks, etc. one-to-one.
1. a. One that is exactly like another or a counterpart to another: Is there a match for this glove in the drawer? b. One that is like another in one or more specified qualities: He is John's match for bravery. 2. One that is able to compete equally with another: The boxer had met his match. 3. a.
a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other: a tennis match. a football / cricket match. We won / lost the match. Liverpool have a match with (= against) Blackburn next week. man/woman of the match UK. the person who has scored the most points or played the best in a match:
a person or thing that is an exact counterpart of another. Synonyms: mate, half, fellow, companion. a corresponding, suitably associated, or harmonious pair: The blue hat and green scarf were not a good match. Sports. a game or contest in which two or more contestants or teams oppose each other: a soccer match.
Definition of match verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
match noun (RELATIONSHIP) If two people who are having a relationship are a good match, they are very suitable for each other. be no match for sb/sth. to not be as good as someone or something else: Gibson ran well but was no match for the young Italian.
a person or thing able to deal with another as an equal: met his match in the debate. a pair of persons or things that go together well: They are a perfect match. a game or competition in which two or more contestants oppose each other: a tennis match. v. to equal: [~ + object] He couldn't match his earlier score.
