matched
word · lemma: match
Definition
Describes things that are the same or go well together, especially in color, style, or function. Also used for when two sides have equal scores or are put together as pairs.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as an adjective or past participle. Common collocations: 'matched set', 'perfectly matched', 'color-matched'. Can refer to clothing, couples, or competition scores. Not the same as 'matched' meaning 'compared' or 'confronted'; often means 'compatible' or 'equal'.
Example Sentences
The two socks are matched in color.
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They wore matched outfits to the party.
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The teams were evenly matched during the game.
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She smiled when she saw their gifts were perfectly matched.
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Finding a matched pair of gloves can be hard sometimes.
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Their skills are so well matched that the competition was intense.
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