matches
Goes well with
Matches connects two main meanings.
Small sticks tipped with combustible material that ignite when struck: She struck a match to light the candle.
The other sense involves correspondence or pairing—things that go together or are equal: The curtains are a perfect match for the sofa.
Sports matches are contests between opponents.
To match is to pair, equal, or compete: Can you match this price?
His socks don't match.
Forceful impact or stoppage
- sulfurYellow combustible element
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- matchstickFriction-lit fire starter
ignite · kindling · tinder · flammable · combustion · burn · flame · spark
Racquet sport over net
- chessStrategic board game
- cricketChirping legged insect
- boxingCombat sport using fists
- footballField sport with goals
soccer · rugby · wrestling · bout · set · round · point · score
Multi-round competitive event
- opponentsThose who compete against
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- contestOrganized competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
playoffs · league · teams · victory · defeat · scoreboard · referee · athletes
Two matching things
- setArrange in position
- correspondMatch or communicate
- alignArrange in a row
- coordinateArrange for unified action
complement · identical · twin · duplicate · equivalent · counterpart · parallel · mirror
Love and its excitement
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- attractionPull toward something
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
suitor · admirer · pairing · arranged · matrimonial · prospect · eligible · introduction
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
- sulfurYellow combustible element
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
matchstick · ignite · kindling · tinder · flammable · combustion · burn · flame · spark · striker
tennis
Racquet sport over net
football · soccer · rugby · wrestling · bout · set · round · point · score · rubber
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- opponentsThose who compete against
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- contestOrganized competitive event
championship · playoffs · league · teams · victory · defeat · scoreboard · referee · athletes · spectators
pair
Two matching things
- setArrange in position
- correspondMatch or communicate
- alignArrange in a row
coordinate · complement · identical · twin · duplicate · equivalent · counterpart · parallel · mirror · harmonize
romance
Love and its excitement
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- attractionPull toward something
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
chemistry · suitor · admirer · pairing · arranged · matrimonial · prospect · eligible · introduction · partner
- campingtent, campfire, campsite, campground, sleeping bag
- manufactured goodsautomobiles, appliances, auto parts, cars, trucks
- retail productsappliances, electronics, clothing, shoes, toys
- household goodspaper towels, tableware, toilet paper, garbage bags, bedding
- cabin supplieswood stove, fireplace, lantern, oil lamp, axe
- camping geartent, sleeping bag, flashlight, backpack, sleeping pad
matchesclashes
Violent encounters or disagreements
conflicts · mismatches · contradicts · disagrees · doesn't fit
matchesseparates
Divides into portions
mismatches · divides · unpairs · disconnects · misses
- 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
- match upPair corresponding items
match, matched, matching, unmatched, matchless, matchmaker, rematch, matchbox, matchbook