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contemporary vs match

match vs contemporary

contemporary and match both are nouns.

contemporary is an adjective but match is not an adjective.

contemporary is not a verb while match is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contemporary Yes Yes No No
match Yes No Yes No
As nouns, match is a hypernym of contemporary; that is, match is a word with a broader meaning than contemporary:
  • contemporary: a person of nearly the same age as another
  • match: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Other hypernyms of contemporary include compeer, equal, peer.
contemporary (noun) match (noun)
a person of nearly the same age as another 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
contemporary (adjective) match (adjective)
belonging to the present time
characteristic of the present
occurring in the same period of time
contemporary (verb) match (verb)
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
Difference between contemporary and match

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