match
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/mætʃ/
correspondence or contest
Etymology
'match' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mæcca,' where 'mæcca' meant 'companion or equal.'
'mæcca' transformed into the Middle English word 'macche,' and eventually became the modern English word 'match.'
Initially, it meant 'companion or equal,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'contest' and 'ignition stick.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a contest or game between two or more parties.
The football match was thrilling.
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Noun 2
a small stick with a chemical tip that ignites when struck.
He lit the candle with a match.
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Verb 1
to correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious.
The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35