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look vs match

match vs look

look and match both are nouns.

look and match both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
look Yes No Yes No
match Yes No Yes No
As verbs, match is a hypernym of look; that is, match is a word with a broader meaning than look:
  • look: accord in appearance with
  • match: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Other hypernyms of look include agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally.
look (noun) match (noun)
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
physical appearance an exact duplicate
the feelings expressed on a person's face a burning piece of wood or cardboard
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people 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
look (verb) match (verb)
to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group be equal or harmonize
look forward to the probable occurrence of make correspond or harmonize
have faith or confidence in make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
convey by one's expression set into opposition or rivalry
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look bring two objects, ideas, or people together
give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect give or join in marriage
search or seek provide funds complementary to
take charge of or deal with be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to be equal to in quality or ability
accord in appearance with
Difference between look and match

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