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match vs counterpart

counterpart vs match

match and counterpart both are nouns.

match is a verb but counterpart is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
match Yes No Yes No
counterpart Yes No No No
As nouns, counterpart is a hypernym of match; that is, counterpart is a word with a broader meaning than match:
  • match: something that resembles or harmonizes with
  • counterpart: a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
Other hypernyms of match include opposite number, vis-a-vis.
match (noun) counterpart (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction a duplicate copy
an exact duplicate a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
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
match (verb) counterpart (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 match and counterpart

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