compete vs match

match vs compete

compete is not a noun while match is a noun.

compete and match both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
compete	No	No	Yes	No
match	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, match is a hyponym of compete; that is, match is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compete:

compete: compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
match: be equal to in quality or ability

Other hyponyms of compete include go for, try for, play, run off, race, run, rival, emulate, equal, rival, touch.

compete (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

compete (verb)	match (verb)
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others	be equal or harmonize
	make correspond or harmonize
	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
	set into opposition or rivalry
	bring two objects, ideas, or people together
	give or join in marriage
	provide funds complementary to
	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
	be equal to in quality or ability

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