matched

Found a counterpart

Matched describes things that correspond, pair together, or are equal in some quality.

Matched luggage shares a design.

Evenly matched opponents have comparable strength.

A matched set contains items that go together.

The word also indicates something has been paired with a counterpart: She matched with three candidates on the dating app.

compatible

complementary

Mutually supplying lacks

suitable · harmonious · congruent · corresponding · aligned · attuned · synergistic · coordinated · interoperable · congenial

paired

couple

Two linked together

partners · mates · twins · complement · tandem · duet · double · dyad · binary · brace

equal

even

Uniform and level

  • tiedFastened by knotting
  • levelHorizontal or uniform position
  • balancedIn a state of equilibrium

equal · drawn · deadlocked · equivalent · identical · uniform · symmetric · par · quits · squared

contested

bout

Limited stretch of something

opponents · rivals · showdown · duel · face-off · versus · pitted · scheduled · seeded · ranked

coordinated

ensemble

Unified group or outfit

  • setArrange in position
  • outfitSet of clothes worn together
  • accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments

colors · patterns · luggage · furniture · decor · curtains · wallpaper · linens · china · silverware

Categories
Opposites
pairing/correspondence

matchedmismatched

Not fitting together properly

unpaired · unmatched · unmated · odd · nonmatched

similarity/equivalence

matcheddifferent

Not the same

dissimilar · unlike · unequal · disparate · divergent

competitive balance

matchedunequal

Not the same

unmatched · outmatched · overmatched · outclassed · lopsided

Phrases
Family

match, matching, unmatched, matches, matchmaker, rematch, matchup, matchable, overmatched

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G