equal vs match

equal and match both are nouns.

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

As nouns, equal and match are synonyms defined as:

equal and match: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

Other synonyms of equal include compeer, peer.

As verbs, equal and match are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of equal include equalise, equalize, equate.

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

equal: be identical or equivalent to
match: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

As verbs, equal and match are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of equal include rival, touch.

equal (noun)	match (noun)
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group	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

equal (adjective)	match (adjective)
having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

equal (verb)	match (verb)
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching	be equal or harmonize
be identical or equivalent to	make correspond or harmonize
be equal to in quality or ability	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