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match vs mate

mate vs match

match and mate both are nouns.

match and mate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
match Yes No Yes No
mate Yes No Yes No
As nouns, match and mate are synonyms defined as:
  • match and mate: an exact duplicate
As verbs, match and mate are synonyms defined as:
  • match and mate: bring two objects, ideas, or people together
Other synonyms of match include couple, pair, twin.
match (noun) mate (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king
an exact duplicate an exact duplicate
a burning piece of wood or cardboard South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate
something that resembles or harmonizes with a person's partner in marriage
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner)
a pair of people who live together the officer below the master on a commercial ship
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group informal term for a friend of the same sex
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect a fellow member of a team
the score needed to win a match South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea
one of a pair
match (verb) mate (verb)
be equal or harmonize place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
make correspond or harmonize engage in sexual intercourse
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching bring two objects, ideas, or people together
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
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