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stand-in vs match

match vs stand-in

stand-in and match both are nouns.

stand-in is not a verb while match is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stand-in Yes No No No
match Yes No Yes No
As nouns, match is a hypernym of stand-in; that is, match is a word with a broader meaning than stand-in:
  • stand-in: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
  • match: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Other hypernyms of stand-in include compeer, equal, peer.
stand-in (noun) match (noun)
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) 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
stand-in (verb) match (verb)
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
Difference between stand-in and match

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