English-Thai Dictionary
match
N การแข่งขัน race game kan-kang-kan
match
N คู่ ที่ เหมือนกัน คนที่ เท่าเทียมกัน ผู้ ที่ คล้าย กัน counterpart mate ku-ti-muan-kan
match
N คู่สมรส คู่รัก หวาน ชื่น คู่แต่งงาน คู่ครอง marriage pairing ku-som-rod
match
N ไม้ขีดไฟ matchstick fuse mai-tid-fai
match
VT เข้ากัน (กับ เหมาะ (กับ ลงรอย (กับ สัมพันธ์ กับ correspond kao-kan
match
VT เท่ากัน กับ เท่าเทียมกัน กับ equal taokan
match against
PHRV จัด การต่อสู้ ระหว่าง match with ja-kan-tor-su-ra-wang
match against
PHRV ต่อต้าน ขัดแย้ง กับ pit against match with tor-tan
match against
PHRV เปรียบเทียบ กับ เทียบเท่า กับ match with praib-tiab
match play
N การแข่งขัน การ นับคะแนน ของ กีฬา กอล์ฟ kan-kang-kan
match point
N คะแนน สุดท้าย ที่ ผู้แข่งขัน ฝ่าย ที่ เหนือกว่า ต้องการ เพื่อ ได้ ชัยชนะ (โดยเฉพาะ กีฬา เทนนิส หรือ กีฬา ต้อง ใช้ racket ตี ka-nean-sud-tai-ti-phu-kang-ti-cha-na-tong-kan
match up
PHRV ทำให้ เข้ากัน ทำให้ ติดกัน ทำให้ สมดุล ทำให้ เหมาะกัน tam-hai-kao-kan
match up to
PHRV มี (บางสิ่ง เหมือนกับ มี (บางสิ่ง เทียบเท่า กับ measure up to me-muan-kab
match with
PHRV จัด การแข่งขัน หรือ การต่อสู้ ระหว่าง match against jad-kan-kaeng-kan-rue-kan-tor-su-ra-wang
match with
PHRV จับ แต่งงาน กับ จับ คู่แต่งงาน jub-tang-ngan-kab
match with
PHRV เข้ากัน ดี เหมาะสม กับ fit to pair with suit to kao-kan-de
match-lock
N ปืนยาวช นิดหนึ่ง puan-yao-cha-nid-nuang
matchable
ADJ ซึ่ง เข้ากัน ซึ่ง เท่าเทียมกัน sueng-kao-kan
matchboard
N กระดาน ที่ สามารถ สวม ต่อ กับ กระดาน อื่น ได้
matchbook
N กระดาษแข็ง ไว้ ใกล้ ไม้ขีดไฟ
matchbox
N กล่อง ไม้ขีด krong-mai-kid-fai
matchless
ADJ ซึ่ง ไม่มีใคร เทียบ ซึ่ง ไม่คู่ควร sueng-mai-me-kai-tiab
matchlessly
ADV อย่าง ไม่มีใคร เทียบ yang-mai-me-kai-tiab
matchlessness
N ความ ไม่คู่ควร kwam-mai-ku-kuan
matchlock
N ปืนสั้น ที่ มี นก ปืน แบบ เก่า
matchmaker
N คน ทำ ไม้ขีดไฟ kon-tam-mai-kid-fai
matchmaker
N ผู้ จัด คู่ การแข่งขัน กีฬา arranger phu-jad-kan-kang-kan-ki-la
matchmaker
N แม่สื่อ ชักนำ การ แต่งงาน พ่อสื่อ ชักนำ การ แต่งงาน matrimonial agent go between mea-sue
matchmaking
N การ ทำ ไม้ขีดไฟ kan-tam-mai-kid-fai
matchstick
N ไม้ขีดไฟ mai-kid-fai
matchstick figure
N รูปวาด แสดง โครงร่าง ของ คน stick figure rub-wad-sa-dang-rang-kong-kon
matchwood
N ไม้ ทำ ไม้ขีดไฟ mai-tam-mai-kid-fai
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
MATCH
n. 1. Some very combustible substance used for catching fire from a spark, as hemp, flax, cotton, tow dipped in sulphur, or a species of dry wood, called vulgarly touch-wood.
2. A rope or cord made of hempen tow, composed of three strands slightly twisted, and again covered with tow and boiled in the lees of old wine. This when lighted at one end, retains fire and burns slowly till consumed. It is used in firing artillery, etc.
MATCH
n. 1. A person who is equal to another in strength or other quality; one able to cope with another.
Government--makes an innocent man of the lowest ranks a match for the mightiest of his fellow subjects.
2. One that suits or tallies with another; or any thing that equals another.
3. Union by marriage.
Love doth seldom suffer itself to be confined by other matches than those of its own making.
In popular language, it is applied to the engagement of lovers before marriage.
4. One to be married.
She inherited a fair fortune of her own--and was looked upon as the richest match in the west.
MATCH
n.[Gr. a battle, a fight. ] A context; competition for victory; or a union of parties for contest; as in games or sports. A solemn match was made; he lost the prize.
MATCH
v.t.To equal. No settled senses of the world can match
The pleasure of that madness.
1. To show an equal.
No history or antiquity can match his policies and his conduct.
2. To oppose as equal; to set against as equal in contest.
Eternal might
To match with their inventions they presumed.
So easy, and of his thunder made a scorn.
3. To suit; to make equal; to proportion.
Let poets match their subject to their strength--
--To match patterns and colors.
4. To marry; to give in marriage.
A senator of Rome, while Rome survived,
Would not have match'd his daughter with a king.
5. To purify vessels by burning a match in them.
MATCH
v.i.To be united in marriage. I hold it a sin to match in my kindred.
Let tigers match with hinds, and wolves with sheep.
1. To suit; to correspond; to be of equal size, figure or quality; to tally. We say of a piece of cloth, it does not match with another.
MATCHABLE
a.Equal; suitable; fit to be joined. 1. Correspondent. [Little used. ]
MATCHED
pp. Equaled; suited; placed in opposition; married.
MATCHING
ppr. Equaling; suiting; setting in opposition; uniting in marriage.
MATCHLESS
a.Having no equal; as matchless impudence; a matchless queen; matchless love or charms.
MATCHLESSLY
adv. In a manner or degree not to be equaled.
MATCHLESSNESS
n.The state or quality of being without an equal.
MATCHLOCK
n.Formerly, the lock of a musket which was fired by a match.
MATCHMAKER
n.One who makes matches for burning. 1. One who contrives or effects a union by marriage.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
MATCH
Match, n. Etym: [OE. macche, F. mèche, F. mèche, fr. L. myxa a lamp nozzle, Gr. Mucus. ]
Defn: Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp. , a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium. Match box, a box for holding matches. -- Match tub, a tub with a perforated cover for holding slow matches for firing cannon, esp. on board ship. The tub contains a little water in the bottom, for extinguishing sparks from the lighted matches. -- Quick match, threads of cotton or cotton wick soaked in a solution of gunpowder mixed with gum arabic and boiling water and afterwards strewed over with mealed powder. It burns at the rate of one yard in thirteen seconds, and is used as priming for heavy mortars, fireworks, etc. -- Slow match, slightly twisted hempen rope soaked in a solution of limewater and saltpeter or washed in a lye of water and wood ashes. It burns at the rate of four or five inches an hour, and is used for firing cannon, fireworks, etc.
MATCH
Match, n. Etym: [OE. macche, AS. gemæcca; akin to gemaca, and to OS. gimako, OHG. gimah fitting, suitable, convenient, Icel. mark suitable, maki mate, Sw. make, Dan. mage; all from the root of E. make, v. See Make mate, and Make, v., and cf. Mate an associate. ]
1. A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate. Government. .. makes an innocent man, though of the lowest rank, a match for the mightiest of his fellow subjects. Addison.
2. A bringing together of two parties suited to one another, as for a union, a trial of skill or force, a contest, or the like; as, specifically: (a ) A contest to try strength or skill, or to determine superiority; an emulous struggle. "Many a warlike match. " Drayton. A solemn match was made; he lost the prize. Dryden.
(b ) A matrimonial union; a marriage.
3. An agreement, compact, etc. "Thy hand upon that match. " Shak. Love doth seldom suffer itself to be confined by other matches than those of its own making. Boyle.
4. A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage. "She. .. was looked upon as the richest match of the West. " Clarendon.
5. Equality of conditions in contest or competition. It were no match, your nail against his horn. Shak.
6. Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match.
7. (Founding )
Defn: A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc. , in which a pattern is partly imbedded when a mold is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mold. Match boarding (Carp. ), boards fitted together with tongue and groove, or prepared to be so fitted. -- Match game, a game arranged as a test of superiority. -- Match plane (Carp. ), either of the two planes used to shape the edges of boards which are joined by grooving and tonguing. -- Match plate (Founding ), a board or plate on the opposite sides of which the halves of a pattern are fastened, to facilitate molding. Knight. -- Match wheel (Mach. ), a cogwheel of suitable pitch to work with another wheel; specifically, one of a pair of cogwheels of equal size.
MATCH
Match, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Matched; p. pr. & vb. n. Matching. ]
1. To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal. No settled senses of the world can match The pleasure of that madness. Shak.
2. To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal. No history or antiquity can matchis policies and his conduct. South.
3. To oppose as equal; to contend successfully against. Eternal might To match with their inventions they presumed So easy, and of his thunder made a scorn. Milton.
4. To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth. "Matching of patterns and colors. " Swift.
5. To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit (one thing to another ). Let poets match their subject to their strength. Roscommon.
6. To marry; to give in marriage. A senator of Rome survived, Would not have matched his daughter with a king. Addison.
7. To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards. Matching machine, a planing machine for forming a tongue or a groove on the edge of a board.
MATCH
MATCH Match, v. i.
1. To be united in marriage; to mate. I hold it a sin to match in my kindred. Shak. Let tigers match with hinds, and wolves with sheep. Dryden.
2. To be of equal, or similar, size, figure, color, or quality; to tally; to suit; to correspond; as, these vases match.
MATCHABLE
MATCHABLE Match "a *ble, a.
Defn: Capable of being matched; comparable on equal conditions; adapted to being joined together; correspondent. -- Match "a *ble *ness, n. Sir Walter Raleigh. .. is matchable with the best of the ancients.Hakewill.
MATCH-CLOTH
MATCH-CLOTH Match "-cloth `, n.
Defn: A coarse cloth.
MATCH-COAT
MATCH-COAT Match "-coat `, n.
Defn: A coat made of match-cloth.
MATCHER
MATCHER Match "er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, matches; a matching machine. See under 3d Match.
MATCH GAME
MATCH GAME Match game.
Defn: A game arranged as a test of superiority; also, one of a series of such games.
MATCHLESS
Match "less, a. Etym: [Cf. Mateless. ]
1. Having no equal; unequaled. "A matchless queen. " Waller.
2. Unlike each other; unequal; unsuited. [Obs. ] "Matchless ears." Spenser. -- Match "less *ly, adv. -- Match "less *ness, n.
MATCHLOCK
MATCHLOCK Match "lock `, n.
Defn: An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match.
MATCHMAKER
MATCHMAKER Match "mak `er, n.
1. One who makes matches for burning or kinding.
2. One who tries to bring about marriages.
MATCHMAKING
MATCHMAKING Match "mak `ing, n.
1. The act or process of making matches for kindling or burning.
2. The act or process of trying to bring about a marriage for others.
MATCHMAKING
MATCHMAKING Match "mak `ing, a.
Defn: Busy in making or contriving marriages; as, a matchmaking woman.
MATCH PLAY
MATCH PLAY Match play. (Golf )
Defn: Play in which the score is reckoned by counting the holes won or lost by each side; -- disting. from medal play.
New American Oxford Dictionary
match
match 1 |maCH mætʃ | ▶noun 1 a contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport: a boxing match. 2 a person or thing able to contend with another as an equal in quality or strength: they were no match for the trained mercenaries. 3 a person or thing that resembles or corresponds to another: the child's identical twin would be a perfect match for organ donation. • Computing a string that fulfills the specified conditions of a computer search. • a pair that corresponds or is very similar: the headdresses and bouquet were a perfect match. • the fact or appearance of corresponding: stones of a perfect match and color. 4 a person viewed in regard to their eligibility for marriage, esp. as regards class or wealth: he was an unsuitable match for any of their girls. • a marriage: a dynastic match. ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious: [ with obj. ] : we bought green and blue curtains to match the bedspread | she matched her steps to his | [ no obj. ] : the jacket and pants do not match. • team (someone or something ) with someone or something else appropriate or harmonious: they matched suitably qualified applicants with institutions that had vacancies | she was trying to match the draperies to the couch. 2 be equal to (something ) in quality or strength: his anger matched her own. • succeed in reaching or equaling (a standard or quality ): he tried to match her nonchalance. • equalize (two coupled electrical impedances ) so as to bring about the maximum transfer of power from one to the other. 3 place (a person or group ) in contest or competition with another: the big names were matched against nobodies | (as adj., with submodifier matched ) : evenly matched teams. PHRASES make a match form a partnership, esp. by getting married. meet one's match encounter one's equal in strength or ability: Iris had met her match. to match corresponding in some essential respect with something previously mentioned or chosen: a new coat and a hat to match. PHRASAL VERBS match up to be as good as or equal to: she matches up to the challenges of the job. match someone with archaic bring about the marriage of someone to: try if you can to match her with a duke. DERIVATIVES match a ble adjective ORIGIN Old English gemæcca ‘mate, companion ’; related to the base of make .
match
match 2 |mætʃ maCH | ▶noun a short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light a fire, being tipped with a composition that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface. • historical a piece of wick or cord designed to burn at a uniform rate, used for firing a cannon or lighting gunpowder. PHRASES put a match to set fire to. ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘wick of a candle ’): from Old French meche, perhaps from Latin myxa ‘spout of a lamp, ’ later ‘lamp wick. ’
matchboard
match board |ˈmaCHˌbôrd ˈmætʃˌbɔ (ə )rd | ▶noun any of a set of interlocking boards joined together by a tongue cut along the edge of one board and fitting into a groove along the edge of another. Also called matched board.
matchbook
match book |ˈmaCHˌbo͝ok ˈmætʃˌbʊk | ▶noun a small cardboard folder of matches with a striking surface on one side.
matchbox
match box |ˈmaCHˌbäks ˈmætʃˌbɑks | ▶noun a small box in which matches are sold. • [ usu. as modifier ] something very small, esp. a house, apartment, or room: her new thimble-sized, matchbox apartment.
matching
match ing |ˈmaCHiNG ˈmætʃɪŋ | ▶adjective 1 corresponding in pattern, color, or design; complementary: a blue jacket and matching skirt. 2 equal in number or amount; equivalent: the college will provide matching funds to complete the project.
matchless
match less |ˈmaCHləs ˈmætʃləs | ▶adjective unable to be equaled; incomparable: the Parthenon has a matchless beauty. DERIVATIVES match less ly adverb
matchlock
match lock |ˈmaCHˌläk ˈmætʃˌlɑk | ▶noun historical a type of gun with a lock in which a piece of wick or cord is placed for igniting the powder: [ as modifier ] : matchlock guns. • a lock of this kind.
matchmaker
match mak er |ˈmaCHˌmākər ˈmætʃˌmeɪkər | ▶noun a person who arranges relationships and marriages between others, either informally or, in certain cultural communities, as a formal occupation. • a person or company that brings parties together for commercial purposes. DERIVATIVES match mak ing |-ˌmākiNG |noun
match play
match play |mætʃ pleɪ | ▶noun play in golf in which the score is reckoned by counting the holes won by each side, as opposed to the number of strokes taken. Compare with stroke play.
match point
match point |ˈmætʃ ˌpɔɪnt | ▶noun 1 (in tennis and other sports ) a point that if won by one contestant will also win the match. 2 (matchpoint ) (in duplicate bridge ) a unit of scoring in matches and tournaments: a convincing margin of 54 matchpoints.
matchstick
match stick |ˈmaCHˌstik ˈmætʃˌstɪk | ▶noun the stem of a match, esp. a wooden one. • something likened to a match in being long and thin: cut the vegetables into matchsticks | [ as modifier ] : matchstick legs.
matchup
match up |ˈmaCHəp ˈmætʃəp | ▶noun a contest between athletes or sports teams: a matchup of two twenty-something pitchers wondering what it is like to win in the majors. • Basketball another term for a man-to-man defense. See man-to-man at man.
matchwood
match wood |ˈmaCHˌwo͝od ˈmætʃˌwʊd | ▶noun very small pieces or splinters of wood: their boat was shattered into matchwood against the rocks. • light wood suitable for making matches.
matchy-matchy
matchy-matchy ▶adjective informal very or excessively colour-coordinated: the key to looking stylish is to avoid an outfit that's too matchy-matchy.
Oxford Dictionary
match
match 1 |matʃ | ▶noun 1 a contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport: a boxing match. 2 a person or thing that is equal to another in quality or strength: they were no match for the mercenaries. 3 a person or thing that resembles or corresponds to another: the child's identical twin would be a perfect match for organ donation. • Computing a string that fulfils the specified conditions of a computer search. • a similar or complementary pair: the headdresses and bouquet were a perfect match. • the fact or appearance of corresponding: stones of a perfect match and colour. 4 a person viewed in regard to their eligibility for marriage, especially as regards class or wealth: he was an unsuitable match for any of their girls. • a marriage: a dynastic match. ▶verb 1 correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious: [ with obj. ] : I thought we'd have primrose walls to match the bath | [ no obj. ] : the jacket and trousers do not match. • [ with obj. ] put (someone or something ) together with someone or something else appropriate or harmonious: she was trying to match the draperies to the couch. 2 [ with obj. ] be equal to (something ) in quality or strength: his anger matched her own. • succeed in reaching or equalling (a standard or quality ): he tried to match her nonchalance. • equalize (two coupled electrical impedances ) so as to bring about the maximum transfer of power from one to the other. 3 [ with obj. ] place (a person or group ) in competition with another: the big names were matched against nobodies | (as adj., with submodifier matched ) : evenly matched teams. PHRASES make a match get married. meet one's match encounter one's equal in strength or ability. to match corresponding in some essential respect with something previously mentioned or chosen: a new coat and a hat to match. PHRASAL VERBS match up to be as good as or equal to: she matches up to the challenges of the job. match someone with archaic bring about the marriage of someone to. DERIVATIVES matchable adjective ORIGIN Old English gemæcca ‘mate, companion ’, of West Germanic origin; related to the base of make .
match
match 2 |matʃ | ▶noun a short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light a fire, being tipped with a composition that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface. • historical a piece of wick or cord designed to burn at a uniform rate, used for firing a cannon or lighting gunpowder. PHRASES put a match to set fire to. ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘wick of a candle ’): from Old French meche, perhaps from Latin myxa ‘spout of a lamp ’, later ‘lamp wick ’.
matchboard
match |board |ˈmatʃbɔːd | ▶noun [ mass noun ] interlocking boards joined together by a tongue cut along the edge of one board and fitting into a groove along the edge of another.
matchbook
match |book |ˈmatʃbʊk | ▶noun N. Amer. a small cardboard folder of matches with a striking surface on the back.
matchbox
match |box |ˈmatʃbɒks | ▶noun a small box in which matches are sold, with a striking surface on one side. • [ as modifier ] very small: her matchbox apartment.
matchet
matchet |ˈmatʃɪt | ▶noun variant spelling of machete.
matching
matching |ˈmatʃɪŋ | ▶adjective 1 corresponding in pattern, colour, or design; complementary: a blue jacket and matching skirt. 2 equal in number or amount; equivalent: the college will provide matching funds to complete the project.
matchless
match |less |ˈmatʃlɪs | ▶adjective so good as to be unequalled; incomparable: the Parthenon has a matchless beauty. DERIVATIVES matchlessly adverb
matchlock
match |lock |ˈmatʃlɒk | ▶noun historical a type of gun with a lock in which a piece of wick or cord was placed for igniting the powder.
matchmaker
match |maker |ˈmatʃmeɪkə | ▶noun a person who arranges marriages or initiates romantic relationships between others. • a person or company that brings parties together for commercial purposes. DERIVATIVES matchmaking noun
match play
match play ▶noun [ mass noun ] play in golf in which the score is reckoned by counting the holes won by each side. Compare with stroke play. DERIVATIVES match player noun
match point
match point ▶noun 1 (in tennis and other sports ) a point which if won by one of the players or sides will also win them the match. 2 (in duplicate bridge ) a unit of scoring in matches and tournaments.
matchstick
match |stick |ˈmatʃstɪk | ▶noun the stem of a match. • something likened to a match in being long and thin: cut the vegetables into matchsticks. • [ as modifier ] Brit. (of a figure ) drawn with short, thin straight lines: matchstick men.
matchup
match ¦up ▶noun chiefly N. Amer. 1 a sporting contest between two players or teams. 2 a selected combination of people or things: the matchups of flavours are ideal.
matchwood
match |wood |ˈmatʃwʊd | ▶noun [ mass noun ] very small pieces or splinters of wood: the bomb reduced the flimsy huts to matchwood. • light poor-quality wood.
matchy-matchy
matchy-matchy ▶adjective informal very or excessively colour-coordinated: the key to looking stylish is to avoid an outfit that's too matchy-matchy.
American Oxford Thesaurus
match
match noun 1 we won the match: contest, competition, game, tournament, event, trial, test, meet, matchup; bout, fight; derby; playoff, replay, rematch, engagement; Scottish & Canadian bonspiel. 2 he was no match for the champion: equal, rival, equivalent, peer, counterpart; formal compeer. 3 the vase was an exact match of the one she already owned: look-alike, double, twin, duplicate, mate, fellow, companion, counterpart; replica, copy; informal spitting image, dead ringer. 4 a love match: marriage, betrothal, relationship, partnership, union. ▶verb 1 the curtains matched the duvet cover: go with, coordinate with, complement, suit; be the same as, be similar to. 2 did their statements match? correspond, be in agreement, tally, agree, match up, coincide, accord, conform, square. 3 no one can match him at chess: equal, be a match for, measure up to, compare with, parallel, be in the same league as, be on a par with, touch, keep pace with, keep up with, emulate, rival, vie with, compete with, contend with; informal hold a candle to.
matching
matching adjective red suede boots with a matching handbag | pick the two matching blocks from the pile: corresponding, equivalent, parallel, analogous; coordinating, complementary; paired, twin, identical, like, like (two ) peas in a pod, alike. ANTONYMS different, clashing.
matchless
matchless adjective her sister's matchless beauty: incomparable, unrivaled, inimitable, beyond compare /comparison, unparalleled, unequaled, without equal, peerless, second to none, unsurpassed, unsurpassable, nonpareil, unique, consummate, perfect, rare, transcendent, surpassing; formal unexampled.
Oxford Thesaurus
match
match noun 1 a football match | a boxing match: contest, competition, game, tournament, tie, cup tie, event, fixture, trial, test, test match, meet, bout, fight, duel; quarter-final, semi-final, final, Cup Final; friendly, derby, local derby; play-off, replay, rematch; Canadian & Scottish playdown; N. Amer. split; informal, dated mill; archaic tourney. 2 he was no match for the champion: equal, rival, equivalent, peer, counterpart; rare compeer. 3 the vase was an exact match of the one she already owned: replica, copy, lookalike, double, twin, duplicate, equivalent, facsimile, like; mate, fellow, companion, counterpart, pair, complement; informal spitting image, spit and image, spit, dead spit, ringer, dead ringer. 4 theirs is definitely a love match: marriage, betrothal, relationship, partnership, union, pairing, alliance, compact, contract, affiliation, combination. 5 he would be a very suitable match for any of their daughters: prospective husband /wife, prospect, candidate; informal catch. ▶verb 1 the curtains matched the duvet cover: go with, coordinate with, complement, harmonize with, blend with, tone with, team with, be the same as, be similar to, suit. 2 these socks don't match: be a pair, be a set, be the same, go together. 3 did their statements match? correspond, be in agreement, tally, agree, match up, coincide, accord, conform, square, harmonize, be consonant, be compatible. 4 they matched suitable applicants with firms having vacancies: combine, match up, link, bring /put together, unite, marry, pair up, yoke, team, couple, pair, ally; formal conjoin. 5 no one can match him at chess: equal, be equal to, be the equal of, be a match for, measure up to, compare with, parallel, be in the same league as, be in the same category as, be on a par with, touch, keep pace with, keep up with, emulate, rival, vie with, compete with, contend with; informal hold a candle to. PHRASES match against /with Spain was matched against France: draw against, set against, pit against, play off against. match up to the film didn't match up to my expectations: come up to, measure up to, meet with, be equal to, be as good as, satisfy, fulfil, answer to.
matching
matching adjective he picked up a cup and then identified the matching saucer | she was wearing a navy-blue blazer and matching skirt: corresponding, equivalent, parallel, analogous, coordinating, complementing, complementary, harmonizing, blending, toning, harmonious, the same, paired, twin, coupled, double, duplicate, identical, (all ) of a piece, like, like (two ) peas in a pod, alike, comparable, similar, correlative, congruent, tallying, agreeing, concordant, consonant. ANTONYMS different, clashing.
matchless
matchless adjective her sister's matchless beauty: incomparable, unrivalled, inimitable, beyond compare, unparalleled, unequalled, without equal, peerless, unmatched, beyond comparison, second to none, unsurpassed, unsurpassable, nonpareil, unique, consummate, perfect, rare, exquisite, transcendent, surpassing, superlative, supreme; rare unexampled. ANTONYMS ordinary, run-of-the-mill.
matchmaker
matchmaker noun marriage broker, marriage bureau, dating agency; go-between, pandar, Pandarus; Jewish shadchan.
Duden Dictionary
Match
Match Substantiv, Neutrum oder Substantiv, maskulin , das oder der |mɛt͜ʃ |das, schweizerisch: der Match; Genitiv: des Match [e ]s, Plural: die Match [e ]s, auch: Matche englisch match sportlicher Wettkampf in Form eines Spiels
Matchball
Match ball Substantiv, maskulin Badminton, Tennis, Tischtennis , der |Matchball |über den Sieg entscheidender Ball 3
Matchbeutel
Match beu tel Substantiv, maskulin , der ein größerer, für Sport und Wanderung geeigneter Beutel, den man über die Schulter hängen kann
Matched Groups
Matched Groups, Matched groups Pluralwort Psychologie , die Matchedgroups |ˈmætʃd ˈgruːps ˈmætʃdgruːps ˈmætʃd ˈgruːps ˈmætʃdgruːps |die Matched Groups (Plural ) die Matchedgroups (Plural ) englisch matched groups, aus: to match = zusammenpassen und group = Gruppe jeweils in bestimmten Punkten (Alter, Ausbildung, Intelligenz ) übereinstimmende Gruppen von Individuen psychologische Testmethode
matchen
mat chen schwaches Verb österreichisch |ˈmɛt͜ʃn̩ |sich matchen; Perfektbildung mit »hat « sich mit jemandem messen; sich in einem Match gegenüberstehen
Matchsack
Match sack Substantiv, maskulin , der |ˈmɛt͜ʃ …|der Matchsack; Genitiv: des Matchsack [e ]s, Plural: die Matchsäcke Matchbeutel
Matchstrafe
Match stra fe Substantiv, feminin Eishockey , die nach englisch match penalty (Penalty ) Ausschluss eines Spielers für den Rest des Spieles
Matchwinner
Match win ner Substantiv, maskulin Sportjargon , der der Matchwinner; Genitiv: des Matchwinners, Plural: die Matchwinner Spieler in einem Mannschaftsspiel, der die Entscheidung für einen Sieg herbeiführt
Matchwinnerin
Match win ne rin Substantiv, feminin , die die Matchwinnerin; Genitiv: der Matchwinnerin, Plural: die Matchwinnerinnen weibliche Form zu Matchwinner
French Dictionary
match
match n. m. (pl. matchs ou matches ) nom masculin Compétition sportive. : Des matchs de tennis. SYNONYME joute ; partie . Prononciation Les lettres tch se prononcent, [matʃ ]
Spanish Dictionary
match
match nombre masculino Encuentro o combate deportivo en que dos contrincantes luchan por conseguir el triunfo :en septiembre de 1985 se repitió el match entre los dos ajedrecistas .Se pronuncia ‘mach ’.El plural es matchs o matches .
match-ball
match-ball nombre masculino En tenis y otros deportes, tanto que da la victoria a un jugador o equipo :dispuso de tres match-balls pero no los aprovechó y acabó siendo derrotado .SINÓNIMO match-point .Se pronuncia ‘mach-bol ’.El plural es match-balls .
match-play
match-play nombre masculino En golf, modalidad de competición entre dos jugadores o equipos que se gana hoyo po hoyo .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo del inglés match play .Se pronuncia 'mach-pléi '. El plural es math-plays .
match-point
match-point nombre masculino En tenis y otros deportes, tanto que da la victoria a un jugador o equipo .SINÓNIMO match-ball .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo del inglés match point .Se pronuncia 'mach-poin'. El plural es math-points
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
match
match 1 /mætʃ /〖語源は 「ランプの芯 」〗名詞 複 ～es /-ɪz /C 1 マッチ (1 本 )▸ strike [light ] a match マッチを擦る [つける ]▸ a box of matches マッチ1箱 ▸ play with matches マッチで遊ぶ ▸ light a cigarette with a match マッチでタバコに火をつける ▸ put a match to paper マッチで紙に火をつける 2 (鉄砲の )火縄 .
match
match 2 /mætʃ /〖語源は 「配偶者 」〗名詞 複 ～es /-ɪz /C 1 ｟主に英 ｠試合 , 競技 , 勝負 (→game 1 類義 )▸ a rugby match ｟英 ｠ラグビーの試合 (!｟米 ｠ではチーム同士の試合には用いない ) ▸ a boxing match ボクシングの試合 (╳a match of boxingとしない )▸ play an important home match 重要な地元での試合をする ▸ a slanging [shouting ] match ののしりあい 2 〖a /one's ～〗【人の 】好敵手 , 競争相手 ; (実力などが )対等の相手 [物 ] «for » ▸ He is no match for me at chess .チェスでは彼は私の敵ではない ▸ Her strength is more than a match for her classmates .彼女の体力はクラスメートをしのいでいる 3 〖a /one's ～〗 «…に » 釣り合った人 [物 ]; (色 模様などが )似合うもの «for » ; «…との » 一致 «between » ▸ They were a perfect match for each other .彼らはお似合いの恋人同士だった ▸ The wine was a good match for the roast beef. ≒ The wine and roast beef were a good match .そのワインはローストビーフにぴったりだった ▸ a match between customers' needs and service 顧客の要望とサービスとの一致 4 〖a /one's ～〗そっくりな人 [物 ]▸ His watch was an exact match with mine .彼の時計は僕のとまったく同じものだった 5 ｟やや古 ｠縁組み , 結婚 ; ふさわしい結婚相手 .g ò into a p í ssing m à tch ｟米話 ｠【人と 】醜い [汚い ]争いになる «with » (!下品な表現 ) .m à ke a g ò od m á tch よく合っている ; ｟やや古 ｠よい縁組みをする, よい人と結婚する .m è et [f ì nd ] one's m á tch «…という » 好敵手 [ライバル ]に出会う ; 【人に 】てこずる, 負ける «in » .the wh ò le sh ó oting m à tch (似たようなこと )すべて ; あれもこれも .動詞 ～es /-ɪz /; ～ed /-t /; ～ing (→分詞 matched , matching )他動詞 1 〈物が 〉〈物 〉に合う , 調和する (!受け身にしない ) ▸ The yellow ribbon matches [╳matches with ] her hair .黄色いリボンは彼女の髪に合う ▸ a jacket with trousers to match 合わせるスラックスが付いたジャケット ▸ The cold rain matched her feelings .冷たい雨は彼女の気分にぴったりだった 2 〈報告 情報などが 〉…と一致する ; 〈物 人が 〉 (ぴったり )…と合う ; (ほぼ )…と同じである ▸ The blood type matched his exactly .その血液型は彼のものと完全に一致した 3 «…と » 〈人 物など 〉を組み合わせる , 引き合わせる , 適合させる (up ) «to , with » ▸ Match national flags with the correct countries' names .国旗を正しい国の名前と組み合わせなさい 4 «…の点で » 〈人 物 事 〉に匹敵する , …と対等である «in , for » ▸ The two boxers were evenly matched .2人のボクサーは互角であった ▸ He matches Mike in ambition .野心にかけては彼はマイクと対等だ 5 〈状況 希望など 〉に見合う ; …に適したものにする (up )▸ Training is carried out to match the needs of the company .会社の必要性に合うよう研修が行われる 6 …と同額を支払う ▸ The company offered to match his present salary plus ten percent .その会社は彼の現在の月給プラス10 \%を支払うと申し出た 7 〈回路 〉を整合させる .8 ｟古 ｠ «…と » 〈人 〉を結婚させる «with » .9 〈コイン 〉を投げて決めごとをする .自動詞 1 〈2つの物が 〉調和する , 似合う ▸ His jacket and hat match .彼の上着は帽子と合っている 2 〈2つの物が 〉 (ぴったり )合う ; 〈2つの報告 情報などが 〉一致する (up )▸ Your shoes don't match .君の靴は左右が別のものだよ m á tch A against B 1 (合うかどうか )A 〈物 〉をB 〈物 〉と比べる, 照合する (!しばしば受け身で ) .2 ＝match A with B .m à tch ú p 1 «…に » 匹敵する ; «…と » 一致する, つながる ; 調和する «with , to » .2 ↑自動詞 2 .3 〖通例否定文で 〗【期待 希望 理想などに 】十分こたえる «to » ▸ The movie didn't match up to my expectations .その映画は期待したほどではなかった m á tch A with B A 〈人 〉をB 〈人 〉と取り組ませる ; A 〈選手 チームなど 〉をBと対抗 [試合 ]させる (!しばしば受け身で ) .～́ pl à y 〘ゴルフ 〙マッチプレー 〘1ホールごとに勝敗を決め, ホール数を競う対戦方式 〙.～́ p ò int 1 (テニスなどの )マッチポイント 〘試合の勝敗を決定する得点 〙; その場面 .2 〘トランプ 〙(ブリッジの )得点単位 .
matchbook
m á tch b ò ok 名詞 C ブックマッチ, 紙マッチ (のケース ).
matchbox
m á tch b ò x 名詞 C マッチ箱 .
matched
m á tched /-t /形容詞 〖しばしば 副詞 の後で 〗1 調和のとれた, 似合いの ▸ a perfectly [well ] matched couple まったく似合いの2人 [夫婦 ]2 (競技などで )〈人やチームなどが 〉互角の ▸ an evenly matched game 互角の試合
matching
m á tch ing 形容詞 〖名詞 の前で 〗よく調和した 〈色 形など 〉▸ a small desk and matching chair 小さな机とそれに合ったいす (!chairの冠詞は省略; →and 接続詞 1 語法 (2 ))
matchless
m á tch less 形容詞 ｟文 ｠〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗無類の, 無比の .～ly 副詞 ～ness 名詞
matchmaker
m á tch m à ker 名詞 C 結婚の仲介者, 仲人 ▸ play matchmaker 男女の仲をとりもつ (!この場合無冠詞 )
matchmaking
m á tch m à king 名詞 U 結婚の仲介 .
matchstick
m á tch st ì ck 名詞 C 1 マッチ棒 .2 〖しばしば 名詞 の前で 〗とても小さい [細い, もろい ]もの .～̀ f í gure ｟英 ｠手足 体を線だけで表した人の絵 .
matchwood
m á tch w ò od 名詞 U 1 マッチ用材 .2 小木片 ▸ reduce A to matchwood Aをこっぱみじんにする .
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