match up
match up — phrasal verb
- match upbase form
- matches up3rd person singular
- matching up-ing form
- matched uppast simple
1. Facts or figures from two sources match up when comparing them shows no differen
Facts or figures from two sources match up when comparing them shows no differences between them.
Jason checked the receipts against the bank statement, and the amounts matched up perfectly.
match up (of two sets of numbers)
The witness's story did not match up with the video footage from the shop.
match up with + noun phrase
If the fingerprints match up with the records, the police can make an arrest.
Hana compared both versions of the contract and confirmed that the signatures matched up.
- agree
more general; does not always imply comparison of exact figures
- correspond
more formal, common in academic or official contexts
- tally
used specifically for numbers or accounts
- differ
suggests a general difference, not necessarily a conflict
- contradict
stronger; one piece of information directly opposes another
文法句型
match up
match up with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'with' to name the second piece of information. Frequently used in negative contexts to highlight discrepancies between records.
常見錯誤
2. When two physical objects or parts match up, their shapes or edges fit exactly t
When two physical objects or parts match up, their shapes or edges fit exactly together so they can connect or work as a single unit.
Takeshi pushed the two Lego blocks together, and the grooves matched up with a click.
match up (physical parts fitting)
The plumber checked that the cut ends of the pipes matched up before joining them.
If the two halves of the mould do not match up, the plastic will leak out.
Beatrix aligned the two sheets so that the holes matched up for the ring binder.
文法句型
match up
match up with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in instructions for assembly or construction. Can describe parts that slot, snap, or connect along edges.
常見錯誤
3. To be at the same high level of quality, skill, or success as someone or somethi
To be at the same high level of quality, skill, or success as someone or something else, especially when compared directly.
The new hotel's service did not match up to the five-star standard that Emre expected.
match up to + standard/expectation
Esteban ran fast, but his time could not match up with the world record.
match up with + record/achievement
This year's rice harvest matched up to the excellent crop the farm produced last season.
Meera's cooking skills match up well against any professional chef in Taipei.
- fall short of
phrasal verb expressing failure to reach the expected level
文法句型
match up to + noun phrase
match up with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often appears in negative or conditional sentences to express disappointment or comparison. Usually followed by 'to' (standard British) or 'with' (common in both varieties).
常見錯誤
4. To choose or arrange something that has a similar colour, pattern, or style to a
To choose or arrange something that has a similar colour, pattern, or style to another thing, so that they look attractive together.
Alessia matched up the blue paint with the fabric samples from the sofa.
match up + object + with + object
The wedding planner matched up the tablecloths and napkins to share the same shade of gold.
Bao took a photo of the old wallpaper to the shop to match up the paint colour.
Kevin matched up his tie with his wife's dress for the family portrait.
The designer matched up each curtain with a cushion of the same floral print.
- coordinate
more specific to design; suggests deliberate pairing
- pair
simpler and more general; works for any two items put together
- clash with
when colours or patterns conflict visually
文法句型
match up + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Takes a direct object (the item being matched) followed by 'with' (the item it is matched to). Common in interior design, fashion, and event-planning contexts.
常見錯誤
5. To discover a connection or similarity between two facts, events, or people, oft
To discover a connection or similarity between two facts, events, or people, often as part of a search or investigation.
The detectives matched up the suspect's phone records with the time of the robbery.
match up + evidence + with + event/time
By matching up the two diary entries, Adina realised the meetings were connected.
The research team matched up the patients' symptoms with the genetic data from the study.
Jabari matched up the handwriting on the letter with samples from the office staff.
- separate
to keep two items apart or treat them as unrelated
文法句型
match up + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in investigative or analytical contexts such as police work, historical research, or data analysis. Usually followed by 'with' to specify what is being compared.