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be vs match

match vs be

be is not a noun while match is a noun.

be and match both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
be No No Yes No
match Yes No Yes No
As verbs, match is a hyponym of be; that is, match is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than be:
  • be: be identical or equivalent to
  • match: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Other hyponyms of be include correspond, equate, agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally, correspond, represent, stand for, translate.
be (noun) match (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
an exact duplicate
a burning piece of wood or cardboard
something that resembles or harmonizes with
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
a pair of people who live together
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
the score needed to win a match
be (verb) match (verb)
spend or use time be equal or harmonize
work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function make correspond or harmonize
have an existence, be extant make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
have life, be alive set into opposition or rivalry
form or compose bring two objects, ideas, or people together
have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) give or join in marriage
occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere provide funds complementary to
be identical to; be someone or something be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be identical or equivalent to be equal to in quality or ability
represent, as of a character on stage
be priced at
to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
Difference between be and match

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