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square vs match

match vs square

square and match both are nouns.

square is an adjective but match is not an adjective.

square and match both are verbs.

square is an adverb but match is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
square Yes Yes Yes Yes
match Yes No Yes No
As verbs, match is a hypernym of square; that is, match is a word with a broader meaning than square:
  • square: be compatible with
  • match: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Other hypernyms of square include agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally.
square (noun) match (noun)
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles an exact duplicate
an open area at the meeting of two or more streets a burning piece of wood or cardboard
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views something that resembles or harmonizes with
someone who doesn't understand what is going on a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
the product of two equal terms a pair of people who live together
(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
something approximating the shape of a square a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
the score needed to win a match
square (adjective) match (adjective)
having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle
characterized by honesty and fairness
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
without evasion or compromise
leaving no balance
providing abundant nourishment
square (verb) match (verb)
make square be equal or harmonize
raise to the second power make correspond or harmonize
turn the oar, while rowing make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
turn the paddle; in canoeing set into opposition or rivalry
position so as to be square bring two objects, ideas, or people together
pay someone and settle a debt give or join in marriage
be compatible with provide funds complementary to
cause to match, as of ideas or acts be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be equal to in quality or ability
square (adverb) match (adverb)
in a straight direct way
firmly and solidly
in a square shape
Difference between square and match

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