matched
matched — noun
1. an organised game or sporting event in which two players or teams compete agains
an organised game or sporting event in which two players or teams compete against each other, played according to a set of rules
Marco bought tickets to watch the tennis match at the new stadium downtown.
The football match between Brazil and Argentina ended in a thrilling draw.
a match between + noun and + noun
Rachel's little brother asked if he could stay up late to see the boxing match.
Heavy rain stopped the cricket match after only twenty minutes of play.
The chess match in the public library lasted over four hours before Ada finally trapped her opponent's king.
文法句型
a match between + noun and + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used with names of sports before it ("football match", "tennis match"). In American English, "game" is often preferred for team sports.
常見錯誤
2. someone or something that is just like another person or thing in quality, abili
someone or something that is just like another person or thing in quality, ability, or appearance, or two people or things that go well together as a pair
Sahil searched every antique stall before he found a match for the cracked blue vase.
a match for + noun
At the winter concert, Nora's voice and Dewi's proved a perfect match.
Putri knew her new assistant was a good match the moment they started working together.
The old chair and the antique desk are not an exact match in colour.
Amani's painting was such a close match that visitors at the gallery mistook it for the original.
- counterpart
more formal; often used for people in equivalent roles
- equal
stresses identical standing or ability
- twin
informal; suggests striking similarity in appearance
文法句型
a match for + noun
3. a person who has enough skill, strength, or cleverness to compete against or dea
a person who has enough skill, strength, or cleverness to compete against or deal with someone else on equal terms
Zayd soon realised the new chess player was more than a match for him.
more than a match for + noun
The young boxer proved no match for the champion's speed and power.
no match for + noun
In a battle of wits, Eli finally met his match in the quiet librarian.
The smaller team was not a match for their opponents on the muddy field.
文法句型
a match for + noun
be no match for + noun
用法筆記
Often used in negative constructions ("no match for") or the phrase "meet your match".
常見錯誤
4. a formal joining of two people in marriage, or a person thought of as a suitable
a formal joining of two people in marriage, or a person thought of as a suitable future husband or wife
Lara's grandmother said the match between the two families had been arranged years ago.
the match between + noun and + noun
At the spring ball, everyone agreed Lien would make a fine match for the duke's son.
make a fine match for + noun
In the old story, the princess refused the match her father had arranged with the neighbouring kingdom.
The village celebrated the match between the baker's daughter and the mayor's nephew.
文法句型
a match between + noun and + noun
用法筆記
Often used in historical or literary contexts. In modern English, mainly appears in the phrase 'make a good match' (for marriage).
matched — verb
- matchedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- matcheds3rd person singular
- matcheding-ing form
- matchededpast simple
1. when two or more things share the same colour, pattern, or style so they look go
when two or more things share the same colour, pattern, or style so they look good together, or when you deliberately choose things that go well with each other
Haruto spent ten minutes trying to match his tie to the new shirt he bought.
match + noun + to + noun
The green curtains and the pale walls match each other really well in this room.
Madison helped her son pick out shoes that would match his school uniform.
Do you think the blue plates match the yellow tablecloth or do they clash?
The two shades of red did not quite match, so the painter started over.
- go with
more informal, used for colours and styles
- coordinate
suggests deliberate planning of items to look good together
- complement
formal; one thing makes another look better by contrast or similarity
- clash
colours or styles that look bad together
文法句型
match + noun
match + noun + with/to + noun
noun + and + noun + match
用法筆記
When used intransitively, the subject is usually plural or a pair of things. Often used with 'with' or 'to' in transitive patterns.
常見錯誤
2. to be the same as something else in amount, value, or quality, or to find someth
to be the same as something else in amount, value, or quality, or to find something that corresponds in this way to what you already have
The blood test results did not match what Dr. Nkosi had expected after examining the patient.
match + what-clause
Sahil checked each receipt to match the amounts against his bank statement.
match + noun + against + noun
The number on your ticket must match the number displayed on the screen.
Police tried to match the fingerprints they found to anyone in their records.
Putri's account of that evening did not match what the security camera outside the shop had recorded.
- correspond
more formal; used for abstract or written items
- tally
British English; figures or accounts agree
- align
two sets of information or goals fit together
- contradict
to be opposite or inconsistent with
文法句型
match + noun
noun + matches + noun
用法筆記
Often used when checking information for accuracy or consistency. In this sense, the two things being compared are typically abstract (records, descriptions, numbers).
常見錯誤
3. to arrange for one person or team to compete against another, or to prove yourse
to arrange for one person or team to compete against another, or to prove yourself equal to a strong opponent in a contest or fight
The tournament matched Amani against the defending champion in the very first round.
match + noun + against + noun
At the regional tournament, Caio was matched against three older players and still won every game.
be matched against + noun
Coach Tuan decided to match Jude, his fastest runner, against the rival school's top sprinter.
In the college debate, the quiet first-year matched the club president, Soraya, argument for argument.
No other boxer in the gym could match Eli's speed and footwork in the ring.
文法句型
match + noun + against + noun
be matched against + noun
用法筆記
The passive 'be matched against' is very common when describing tournament draws or competition brackets.
常見錯誤
4. to place two things next to each other, physically or in your mind, so you can s
to place two things next to each other, physically or in your mind, so you can see how they are alike or how they differ
Rachel matched the two fabric samples against the light to check for any colour difference.
match + noun + against + noun
Ms. Eleni asked the class to match each Shakespearean word with its modern spelling.
match + noun + with + noun
Marco matched the paint chip to the colour chart until he found the right shade.
Detective Ife matched the tyre tracks from the muddy lane with those on the suspect's pickup truck.
- compare
broader in scope; covers any kind of comparison
- set against
suggests contrasting two things to highlight differences
文法句型
match + noun + against/with + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: this sense emphasises the physical act of placing items together for visual comparison, not abstract correspondence.
5. to bring two people together as husband and wife, often through an arrangement m
to bring two people together as husband and wife, often through an arrangement made by their families or a third party
Ada's parents matched her with the son of a wealthy merchant from the next town.
match + noun + with + noun
In the period drama, the heiress was matched to a wealthy merchant she had never once laid eyes on.
be matched to + noun
The village matchmaker tried to match Lan with every unmarried farmer in the valley.
In the mountain village, the two families matched their children, Romi and Kenji, long before either turned ten.
文法句型
match + noun + with + noun
be matched with + noun
用法筆記
Now mostly historical or literary. The more common modern expression for the same idea is 'arrange a marriage'.
6. to give an amount of money that equals what someone else has already contributed
to give an amount of money that equals what someone else has already contributed, so the total doubles
The Kwame Foundation agreed to match every donation to the flood appeal up to ten thousand dollars.
match + noun (donation)
The shipping company matched Haruto's monthly pension payments dollar for dollar throughout his final year.
match + noun + dollar for dollar
A retired teacher named Mr. Chidi offered to match all gifts received before the children's hospital drive ended.
The state university matched the research grant with funds from its own science budget, doubling the total.
- equal
can substitute in most matching-funds contexts
- supplement
adding extra funds, not necessarily equal in amount
文法句型
match + noun
match + noun + dollar for dollar
用法筆記
Almost always used with money. Common in business, charity, and pension contexts. The phrase 'dollar for dollar' (or 'pound for pound') is a frequent collocation.
7. to throw two or more coins into the air and see which side each lands on, usuall
to throw two or more coins into the air and see which side each lands on, usually as a way of deciding who goes first or who pays
Madison and her brother matched quarters on the kitchen floor to decide who would scrub the burnt pan.
match + coins
The two old friends used to match pennies on the corner after school every Friday.
match + pennies
Kaito matched nickels with his cousin to settle who would pay for lunch.
At the dusty cantina, two strangers matched silver dollars on the wooden bar before stepping outside to settle their feud.
文法句型
match + coins
match + noun + with + noun (coins)
用法筆記
Rare in modern everyday English. The common modern equivalent is 'toss a coin' or 'flip a coin'. The phrase 'match pennies' refers to a specific children's game.