match vs check

match and check both are nouns.

match and check both are verbs.

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

As verbs, match and check are synonyms defined as:

match and check: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Other synonyms of match include agree, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally.

match (noun)	check (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
an exact duplicate	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
a burning piece of wood or cardboard	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
something that resembles or harmonizes with	the act of inspecting or verifying
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
a pair of people who live together	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group	an appraisal of the state of affairs
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
the score needed to win a match	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
	the bill in a restaurant
	a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
	a written order directing a bank to pay money
	the state of inactivity following an interruption

match (verb)	check (verb)
be equal or harmonize	slow the growth or development of
make correspond or harmonize	become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching	make cracks or chinks in
set into opposition or rivalry	arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
bring two objects, ideas, or people together	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
give or join in marriage	put a check mark on or near or next to
provide funds complementary to	be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics	verify by consulting a source or authority
be equal to in quality or ability	write out a check on a bank account
	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
	place into check
	decline to initiate betting
	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
	mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
	stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
	abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
	hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
	consign for shipment on a vehicle
	develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
	make an examination or investigation
	lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
	block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
	be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

match vs check

match and check both are nouns.

match and check both are verbs.

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