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match [ˈmætʃ]

1 match noun
  • someone or something that is equal to or as good as another person or thing
  • two people or things that are suited to each other
  • someone or something that is suited to another person or thing—usually + for

2 match verb
  • to be suited to (someone or something) : to go well with (someone or something)
  • to have the same appearance, color, etc.
  • to make or see a connection or relationship between (two people or things) —often + with

3 match noun
  • a short, thin piece of wood or thick paper with a special tip that produces fire when it is scratched against something else