match
Stick that ignites
Match always involves the idea of two entities and of competition, similarity, or compatibility.
Your match may be someone with whom you’re compatible, or someone who is a strong competitor.
As an event, a match is a competition between teams or players, especially in tennis or soccer.
When one thing matches another, they are identical or compatible: I don’t have a top that matches these pants.
Two things that are evenly, closely, exactly, or perfectly matched either go together well, or are equal in competition.
The match that is used to start a fire is a separately derived word.
Two matching things
- setArrange in position
- complementWhat makes complete
- counterpartCorresponding person or thing
- coordinateArrange for unified action
ensemble · twin · combination · correspondence · harmony · compatibility · symmetry · partner
One of similar standing
- equivalentSame in value or function
- rivalOne who competes against
- contemporaryOf the present age
- parallelEquidistant at all points
comparable · coequal · compeer · mirror · likeness · similarity · parity · correlate
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- contestOrganized competitive event
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- opponentOne who contends against
finals · playoffs · bracket · seed · underdog · favorite · victory · defeat
Yellow combustible element
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- igniteStart burning something
- flameBurning gas made visible
- sparkTiny fiery particle
phosphorus · striker · head · wooden · safety · kitchen · light · friction
Racquet sport over net
- soccerField sport with goals
- cricketChirping legged insect
- rugbyTeam sport with scrums
- footballField sport with goals
badminton · volleyball · wrestling · boxing · fencing · golf · squash · fixture
One who seeks affection
- eligibleMeeting required conditions
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- compatibleAble to work together
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
connection · partner · dating · courtship · introduction · arrangement · proposal · betrothal
Combat sport using fists
- boutLimited stretch of something
- roundCurved like circle
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- combatArmed hostile engagement
sparring · heavyweight · welterweight · knockdown · ringside · referee · contender · prizefight
pair
Two matching things
- setArrange in position
- complementWhat makes complete
- counterpartCorresponding person or thing
coordinate · ensemble · twin · combination · correspondence · harmony · compatibility · symmetry · partner · suite
peer
One of similar standing
- equivalentSame in value or function
- rivalOne who competes against
- contemporaryOf the present age
parallel · comparable · coequal · compeer · mirror · likeness · similarity · parity · correlate · analog
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- contestOrganized competitive event
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
opponent · finals · playoffs · bracket · seed · underdog · favorite · victory · defeat · qualifier
sulfur
Yellow combustible element
spark · phosphorus · striker · head · wooden · safety · kitchen · light · friction · tip
tennis
Racquet sport over net
football · badminton · volleyball · wrestling · boxing · fencing · golf · squash · fixture · friendly
suitor
One who seeks affection
- eligibleMeeting required conditions
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- compatibleAble to work together
chemistry · connection · partner · dating · courtship · introduction · arrangement · proposal · betrothal · matrimony
boxing
Combat sport using fists
combat · sparring · heavyweight · welterweight · knockdown · ringside · referee · contender · prizefight · pugilist
matchmismatch
Incompatible combination
clash · incompatibility · dissonance · discrepancy · incongruity
- soul mateIdeal romantic counterpart
- friendly matchNon-league sporting contest
- mix and matchCombine varied elements freely
- strike a matchIgnite by friction
- match made in heavenIdeally compatible partnership
- matching outfitsIdentical garments worn together
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