Scrabble & Words with friends points
- match is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
- match is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
- match is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13
Definition of match
- a person who is of equal standing with another in a group (noun)
Synonyms
- compeer
- equal
- peer
- set into opposition or rivalry (verb)
Examples
- let them match their best athletes against ours
Synonyms
- oppose
- pit
- play off
- be equal to in quality or ability (verb)
Examples
- Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
Synonyms
- equal
- rival
- touch
- lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction (noun)
Examples
- he always carries matches to light his pipe
Synonyms
- friction match
- lucifer
- make correspond or harmonize (verb)
Synonyms
- fit
- a pair of people who live together (noun)
Synonyms
- couple
- mates
- make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching (verb)
Examples
- The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
Synonyms
- equal
- equalise
- equalize
- equate
- bring two objects, ideas, or people together (verb)
Examples
- Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
Synonyms
- couple
- mate
- pair
- twin
- a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect (noun)
Synonyms
- catch
- an exact duplicate (noun)
Examples
- when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
Synonyms
- mate
- be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics (verb)
Examples
- The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Synonyms
- agree
- check
- correspond
- fit
- gibe
- jibe
- tally
- a burning piece of wood or cardboard (noun)
Examples
- if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode
- a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete (noun)
- be equal or harmonize (verb)
Examples
- The two pieces match
- give or join in marriage (verb)
- provide funds complementary to (verb)
Examples
- The company matched the employees' contributions
- something that resembles or harmonizes with (noun)
Examples
- that tie makes a good match with your jacket
- the score needed to win a match (noun)
See definition of match in Merriam Webster