rime vs match

rime and match both are nouns.

rime and match both are verbs.

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

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

rime: be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable
match: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

Other hypernyms of rime include agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally.

rime (noun)	match (noun)
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)	lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)	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

rime (verb)	match (verb)
compose rhymes	be equal or harmonize
be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable	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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