American Dictionary
Definition match in American English
match
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/mætʃ/
1
a small stick that produces a flame when rubbed against a rough surface, used for lighting a fire, cigarette, etc.
Example
He struck a match (=made it light) and lit the candles.
2
a thing that forms an attractive combination with something else
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3
in tennis, a competition consisting of a specific number of sets (=series of games)
3.1
a game, especially in a sport
Example
This is the third international match they've played in a week.
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4
something that looks the same as something else
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5
a marriage, or a partner in a personal relationship
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