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match vs mismatch

mismatch vs match

match and mismatch both are nouns.

match and mismatch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
match Yes No Yes No
mismatch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, mismatch is a hyponym of match; that is, mismatch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than match:
  • match: bring two objects, ideas, or people together
  • mismatch: match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
Other hyponyms of match include mismate.
match (noun) mismatch (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction a bad or unsuitable match
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 (verb) mismatch (verb)
be equal or harmonize match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
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 mismatch

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