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match vs answer

answer vs match

match and answer both are nouns.

match and answer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
match Yes No Yes No
answer Yes No Yes No
As verbs, answer is a hyponym of match; that is, answer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than match:
  • match: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  • answer: match or correspond
match (noun) answer (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction a nonverbal reaction
an exact duplicate the speech act of replying to a question
a burning piece of wood or cardboard a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
something that resembles or harmonizes with a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
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
match (verb) answer (verb)
be equal or harmonize give the correct answer or solution to
make correspond or harmonize respond to a signal
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching understand the meaning of
set into opposition or rivalry react to a stimulus or command
bring two objects, ideas, or people together react verbally
give or join in marriage give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)
provide funds complementary to be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics match or correspond
be equal to in quality or ability be liable or accountable
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Difference between match and answer

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