match vs equal

match and equal both are nouns.

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

As nouns, match and equal are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of match include compeer, peer.

As verbs, match and equal are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of match include equalise, equalize, equate.

As verbs, equal is a hypernym of match; that is, equal is a word with a broader meaning than match:

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

Other hypernyms of match include be.

As verbs, match and equal are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of match include rival, touch.

match (noun)	equal (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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

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

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