matches
Is it a Scrabble word? See definition, points, and words you can make.
Is matches a Scrabble word?
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of matches?
Definition
noun (English)
1. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with frictionExamples: "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag"Synonyms: friction match, lucifer, match
2. a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams competeSynonyms: match
3. a burning piece of wood or cardboardExamples: "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"Synonyms: match
4. an exact duplicateExamples: "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"Synonyms: match, mate
5. the score needed to win a matchSynonyms: match
6. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospectSynonyms: catch, match
verb (English)
1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristicsExamples: "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"Synonyms: agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, match, tallyAntonyms: disagree
2. provide funds complementary toExamples: "The company matched the employees' contributions"Synonyms: match
3. bring two objects, ideas, or people togetherExamples: "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"Synonyms: couple, match, mate, pair, twin
4. be equal to in quality or abilityExamples: "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"; "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues"; "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"Synonyms: equal, match, rival, touch
5. make correspond or harmonizeExamples: "Match my sweater"Synonyms: fit, match
6. satisfy or fulfillExamples: "meet a need"; "this job doesn't match my dreams"Synonyms: cope with, match, meet
Definition source: Wiktionary