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match vs tie

tie vs match

match and tie both are nouns.

match and tie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
match Yes No Yes No
tie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tie is a hyponym of match; that is, tie is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than match:
  • match: make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
  • tie: finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
Other hyponyms of match include homologise, homologize, homogenise, homogenize, draw.
match (noun) tie (noun)
lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied
an exact duplicate neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
a burning piece of wood or cardboard a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
something that resembles or harmonizes with one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete a fastener that serves to join or connect
a pair of people who live together (music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect equality of score in a contest
the score needed to win a match a social or business relationship
match (verb) tie (verb)
be equal or harmonize form a knot or bow in
make correspond or harmonize limit or restrict to
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.
set into opposition or rivalry fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
bring two objects, ideas, or people together connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
give or join in marriage unite musical notes by a tie
provide funds complementary to make by tying pieces together
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics perform a marriage ceremony
be equal to in quality or ability create social or emotional ties
Difference between match and tie

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