mismatch vs match

match vs mismatch

mismatch and match both are nouns.

mismatch and match both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mismatch	Yes	No	Yes	No
match	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, match is a hypernym of mismatch; that is, match is a word with a broader meaning than mismatch:

mismatch: match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together
match: bring two objects, ideas, or people together

Other hypernyms of mismatch include couple, mate, pair, twin.

mismatch (noun)	match (noun)
a bad or unsuitable match	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

mismatch (verb)	match (verb)
match badly; match two objects or people that do not go together	be equal or harmonize
	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

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