Meaning : Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical. Ignites with friction.
Example :
He always carries matches to light his pipe.
As long you've a lucifer to light your fag.
Synonyms : friction match, lucifer
Meaning : A formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete.
Meaning : A burning piece of wood or cardboard.
Example :
If you drop a match in there the whole place will explode.
Meaning : An exact duplicate.
Example :
When a match is found an entry is made in the notebook.
Synonyms : mate
Meaning : The score needed to win a match.
Meaning : A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect.
Synonyms : catch
Meaning : Something that resembles or harmonizes with.
Example :
That tie makes a good match with your jacket.
Meaning : Be compatible, similar or consistent. Coincide in their characteristics.
Example :
The two stories don't agree in many details.
The handwriting checks with the signature on the check.
The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun.
Meaning : Provide funds complementary to.
Example :
The company matched the employees' contributions.
Meaning : Give or join in marriage.
Meaning : Be equal or harmonize.
Example :
The two pieces match.