match
noun
a slender piece of wood, cardboard, or other flammable material tipped with a chemical substance that produces fire when rubbed on a rough or chemically prepared surface.
matches
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present tense formof match (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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There are now doubts over whether Martinez will be fit for Chelsea's next three matches - they face Tottenham and Manchester United in the Premier League, with a Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool in between.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Richarlison matches Sturridge for minutes per goal contribution, but with eight fewer the Brazilian, perhaps harshly, misses out.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Lions' T20s in the Caribbean are followed by five one-day matches, with the squad for that series captained by Test batter Dan Lawrence.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
They have won two of their first three matches in the United Rugby Championship so far this season, including beating defending champions Leinster in their first game of their campaign.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
She had a couple of matches she kept there for when she had to relight Mrs. Caruthers’s fireplace, on the rare occasion it went out.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
