match — a contest between two or more parties
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a contest between two or more parties
Pronunciation (IPA): /mætʃ/
Example Sentences
- My mom says my socks never match, but I think mismatched socks are a fashion statement.
- The chess match lasted six hours - longer than most movies!
- I tried to light a match in the rain and felt like a caveman failing at basic survival.
match
NOUN[/mætʃ/]
a contest between two or more parties
Tennis players competing in a match
In the final match, he made the catch with a patched uniform!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French meche, meaning 'candle wick' or 'fuse'. Originally referring to the act of igniting or lighting, the term later expanded to mean 'pairing' or 'competing', eventually developing into modern senses of both a fire-starting implement and a contest between opponents.
Breakdown
meche (Old French: candle wick, fuse) → match. The original sense of a burning wick evolved metaphorically to denote pairing or competition, with the modern dual meaning reflecting both the original fire-striking function and the figurative sense of matching or opposing forces.
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📝Examples
“My mom says my socks never match, but I think mismatched socks are a fashion statement.”
“The chess match lasted six hours - longer than most movies!”
“I tried to light a match in the rain and felt like a caveman failing at basic survival.”
“These colors match beautifully in the sunset.”
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