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match

/mætʃ/ · 5 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. verb

    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

    The two stories don't agree in many details

  2. verb

    provide funds complementary to

    The company matched the employees' contributions

  3. verb

    bring two objects, ideas, or people together

    This fact is coupled to the other one

  4. verb

    be equal to in quality or ability

    Nothing can rival cotton for durability

  5. noun

    lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

    he always carries matches to light his pipe

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