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match vs resemble

resemble vs match

match is a noun but resemble is not a noun.

match and resemble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
match Yes No Yes No
resemble No No Yes No
As verbs, resemble is a hyponym of match; that is, resemble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than match:
  • match: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  • resemble: appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
match (noun) resemble (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
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) resemble (verb)
be equal or harmonize appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
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 resemble

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