match
gb/mˈæt͡ʃ/ us/mˈæt͡ʃ/
A1
Engleză
~ 1700
megfelelő, valakinek/vminek a párja, méltó ellenfél, mérkőzés, meccs, összepárosít, összehangol, gyufa, gyufaszál, megegyezik, felér
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone/something] is a match for [someone/something]
She finally met someone who was her match intellectually.
Végre találkozott valakivel, aki szellemileg méltó párja volt.
This team will be no match for the champions.
Ez a csapat nem lesz méltó ellenfele a bajnokoknak.
The software found a match in the database.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He is a match for her in chess.
Sakkban méltó ellenfele neki.
This game is not a match for my skills.
Ez a játék nem méltó a képességeimhez.
I found a match for my lost shoe.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this with 'matching' meaning 'having the same appearance', but here it refers to being equal in some way.
Sens
A person or thing equal to another
Colocații
perfect match
|good match
|not a match
|find a match
|be a match for
Sinonime
equal (Focuses on being the same in status, value, or ability.)
|
counterpart (Often used for someone in a similar role or position.)
Antonime
opposite (Something completely different in nature or quality.)
Teme
relationships
|comparison
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A person or thing that is the same in skill, strength, or quality as another.
A person or thing that is as good, suitable, or similar to another in ability, quality, or characteristics.
SUBSTANTIV
A2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
a match between [team/person] and [team/person]
The football match ended in a draw.
A futballmérkőzés döntetlennel végződött.
They are preparing for the championship match.
A bajnoki mérkőzésre készülnek.
She won the tennis match in straight sets.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We watched a football match.
Megnéztünk egy futballmeccset.
The match starts at 3 p.m.
A mérkőzés délután 3-kor kezdődik.
They won the match yesterday.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners confuse 'match' with 'game' in American English, where 'game' is used more often for certain sports like basketball.
Sens
A sports contest between opponents
Colocații
football match
|tennis match
|match winner
|match point
Sinonime
game (More general term for any play activity; not always competitive.)
|
contest (Can refer to non-sport competitions as well.)
Antonime
practice (Training session without competition.)
Teme
sports
|competition
|arts_entertainment
Definiție
A game between two people or teams to decide who wins.
A game or contest in which people or teams compete against each other, especially in sports.
VERB
A2
3
összepárosít
B2
összehangol
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
to match [something] with [something]
She matched her shoes with her handbag.
Összehangolta a cipőjét a kézitáskájával.
The charity matches volunteers with suitable projects.
A jótékonysági szervezet az önkénteseket megfelelő projektekkel párosítja össze.
The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I matched my shirt with my shoes.
Összehangoltam az ingemet a cipőmmel.
They matched two friends for the trip.
A két barátot egymással párosították az útra.
These colors match well.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'fit', which refers to size rather than similarity or suitability.
Sens
To pair things suitably or equally
Colocații
match colors
|match outfits
|match skills
Sinonime
pair (Emphasizes joining two items; may not imply similarity.)
|
coordinate (Often used for arranging colors or styles to look good together.)
Antonime
mismatch (To pair things that do not go well together.)
Teme
daily life
|fashion
|relationships
|daily_life
Definiție
To put two things together because they are the same or look good together.
To put together people or things because they are equal, similar, or go well together.
SUBSTANTIV
A1
4
He lit a candle with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a gyertyát.
Always keep matches away from children.
A gyufát mindig tartsd távol a gyerekektől.
She struck a match to light the stove.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He lit the fire with a match.
Gyufával gyújtotta meg a tüzet.
I need a match to light the candle.
Szükségem van egy gyufára, hogy meggyújtsam a gyertyát.
She struck a match and the light came.
Sens
Small stick for making fire
Colocații
light a match
|strike a match
|box of matches
Sinonime
matchstick (Refers specifically to the stick itself, especially after burning.)
Antonime
lighter (A reusable device for producing flame.)
Teme
daily life
|safety
|daily_life
Definiție
A small stick you use to start a fire by rubbing it on a special surface.
A small wooden or cardboard stick tipped with a chemical that ignites when struck against a rough surface.
VERB
B1
5
megegyezik
B1
felér
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] matches [something] in [quality/amount]
His performance matches hers in every respect.
A teljesítménye minden tekintetben megegyezik az övével.
No one can match her generosity.
Senki sem ér fel a nagylelkűségével.
The wine’s flavor matches its aroma perfectly.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Her speed matches his speed.
Az ő sebessége megegyezik az övével.
This color matches that color.
Ez a szín megegyezik azzal a színnel.
No one can match his power.
Sens
To be equal in quality or strength
Colocații
match skills
|match performance
Sinonime
equal (Stresses being exactly the same in quality or amount.)
|
rival (Emphasizes competition and ability to compete equally.)
Antonime
fall short of (To not reach the same level as something else.)
Teme
comparison
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To be the same as something in amount, level, or power.
To be equal to something in quality, amount, degree, or strength.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
match
IPA
GB/mˈæt͡ʃ/
US/mˈæt͡ʃ/
Silabe și accent
match (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (match)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: match
- Plural: matches
Verb
- Base: match
- 3rd Person Singular: matches
- Present Participle: matching
- Past: matched
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
matches
noun
matching
verb
matched
verb
Related words
matchbox
noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
mismatch
noun
mismatched
adjective
Advanced or less common
unmatched
adjective
Expresii
light a match
1/lˈaɪt ə mˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Ignite a fire stick by striking it
To make fire with a small stick by rubbing it on something rough.
Exemple
- He lit a match to see in the dark.
- Don’t light a match near the gas stove.
made for each other
1/mˈeɪd fɚ ˈit͡ʃ ˈʌðɚ/
idiom
Perfectly suited pair of people/things
When two people are very good together and seem perfect for each other.
Exemple
- They are truly made for each other.
- Those shoes and that dress are made for each other.
meet your match
1/mˈit jˈʊɹ mˈæt͡ʃ/
idiom
Encounter an equal opponent
To find someone who is as good as you and can challenge you.
Exemple
- After years of winning easily, he finally met his match.
- I think you’ve met your match this time.
match made in heaven
1/mˈæt͡ʃ mˈeɪd ˈɪn hˈɛvən/
idiom
informal
Extremely compatible pairing
A very good combination of two people or things that work well together.
Exemple
- Their partnership is a match made in heaven.
- Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven.
match made in heaven
2/mˈæt͡ʃ mˈeɪd ˈɪn hˈɛvən/
idiom
Perfect combination or partnership
Two people or things that go perfectly together.
Exemple
- Their partnership was a match made in heaven.
- Chocolate and strawberries are a match made in heaven.