Synonyms of match

match 1 of 2

noun

ˈmach 

1

as in tournament

a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize

a chess match

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tournament
• competition
• game
• event
• championship
• meet
• contest
• matchup
• bout
• tourney
• sport
• battle
• sweepstakes
• race
• skirmish
• semifinal
• tussle
• athletics
• final
• struggle
• tug-of-war
• derby
• scrimmage
• open
• play-off
• outing
• conflict
• round
• volley
• rubber
• field day
• marathon
• set
• national(s)
• triathlon
• heat
• decathlon
• gymkhana
• runoff
• round-robin
• pentathlon
• biathlon
• dead heat
• sudden death
• nightcap
• rally
• heptathlon
• photo finish
• run
• classic
• seesaw
• ultramarathon

2

as in marriage

a union representing a special kind of social and legal partnership between two people

from all appearances those two have got a good match there

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marriage
• relationship
• matrimony
• wedlock
• connubiality
• conjugality
• engagement
• commitment
• promise
• proposal
• mixed marriage
• monogamy
• domestic partnership
• attachment
• civil union
• intermarriage
• polygamy
• miscegenation
• cohabitation
• remarriage
• polygyny
• bigamy
• hand
• pledge
• polyandry
• common-law marriage
• betrothal
• espousal
• troth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separation
• divorce
• annulment

3

as in half

either of a pair matched in one or more qualities

I can't find the match to this sock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• half
• similarity
• companion
• twin
• coordinate
• equivalent
• mate
• replica
• duplicate
• parallel
• like
• double
• counterpart
• fellow
• rival
• mirror image
• likeness
• equal
• carbon copy
• peer
• identical twin
• analogue
• facsimile
• coequal
• ringer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrary
• opposite
• reverse
• converse
• antithesis
• antipode

4

as in equivalent

one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value

for a wife he wants a woman who will be his match in every aspect of their lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equivalent
• counterpart
• coordinate
• partner
• rival
• parallel
• peer
• colleague
• equal
• fellow
• competitor
• like
• compeer
• double
• companion
• half
• coequal
• associate
• analogue
• mate
• twin
• copartner

5

as in image

something or someone that strongly resembles another

Erin is so nearly my exact match you'd think she must be my twin and not just my cousin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• image
• replica
• twin
• picture
• duplicate
• clone
• portrait
• double
• counterpart
• equivalent
• fetch
• alter ego
• mirror image
• duplication
• likeness
• spit
• carbon copy
• carbon
• facsimile
• ringer
• portrayal
• spitting image
• look-alike
• doppelgänger
• companion
• mate
• effigy
• fellow
• equal
• parallel
• analogue

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reverse
• opposite
• converse
• antithesis

6

as in rivalry

an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another

the discussion soon degenerated into a pointless shouting match

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rivalry
• battle
• duel
• struggle
• competition
• confrontation
• contention
• warfare
• contest
• conflict
• war
• clash
• showdown
• ball game
• strife
• combat
• tug-of-war
• face-off
• dogfight
• sweepstakes
• grapple
• debate
• horse race
• dispute
• collision
• friction
• quarrel
• disputation
• nail-biter
• discord
• argument
• row
• controversy
• disagreement
• wrangle
• dissension

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peace
• harmony
• concord

match

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to complement

to be the exact counterpart of

does this handbag's shade of blue match my navy blue pants?

the rare blood type that exactly matched that of the transplant recipient

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complement
• parallel
• mirror
• correspond (to)
• supplement
• equal
• echo
• conform (to)
• coordinate (with)
• suggest
• blend (with)
• approach
• harmonize (with)
• go (with)
• rival
• counterbalance
• repeat
• measure (up)
• come (to)
• near
• partake (of)
• amount (to)
• add up (to)
• image
• counterpoise

2

as in to marry

to give in marriage

they were happy to match their daughter to a man from a good family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marry
• wed
• espouse
• commit
• engage
• promise
• pledge
• affiance
• betroth

3

as in to meet

to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)

no one has ever been able to match that novel for its portrayal of the horrors of war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meet
• tie
• surpass
• equal
• beat
• better
• touch
• approach
• top
• transcend
• excel
• eclipse
• rival
• outdo
• approximate
• outshine
• amount (to)
• outstrip
• parallel
• measure up (to)
• outdistance
• keep up
• overtop
• stack up (against or with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of match

Noun

Of all the match-ups that have taken place at least 10 times in the Premier League era, this is the most one-sided. —Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 May 2026

Several local brands have released limited edition clothing, accessories and food inspired by the countries making their base camps in Kansas City as well as the teams playing matches at Arrowhead — known as Kansas City Stadium during the World Cup. —Noelle Alviz-Gransee may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026

Verb

The Jayhawks have matched their program record of 20 wins in conference play, a mark first attained in 2025. —Gary Bedore may 14, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026

The Rams play six division games in the NFC West, which is matched this season with the NFC East and the AFC West. —Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026