matches
|match/es|
/ˈmætʃɪz/
(match)
correspondence or contest
Etymology
'match' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'mache,' where 'mache' meant 'a wick or fuse.'
'mache' transformed into the Middle English word 'macche,' and eventually became the modern English word 'match.'
Initially, it meant 'a wick or fuse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small stick that produces a flame.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small sticks that produce a flame when struck against a rough surface.
He lit the candle with a match.
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Noun 2
a contest or game between two or more parties.
The soccer match was thrilling.
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Verb 1
to correspond or be equal to something.
The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
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Verb 2
to pair or connect two things together.
She matched the socks before folding them.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41