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match vs look

look vs match

match and look both are nouns.

match and look both are verbs.

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

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