1. small sticks with a chemical tip that produces fire when struck
Usage: plural of match
2. contests or games between opponents
Usage: plural of match
3. things that are equal or similar to each other
Usage: plural of match

1. to be equal to or correspond with something
Usage: third person singular present
2. to find something that is similar or equal to another thing
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• She bought a box of matches to light the candles.
• The tennis matches were postponed due to rain.
• These socks aren’t matches – one is blue and one is black.
• His story matches what the witness told police.
• The computer program matches job seekers with employers.
• The paint matches the color of the walls perfectly.
• She always matches her shoes to her handbag.