matched (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /mætʃt/
Definition
Paired or put together with something that is the same or very similar.
Examples
She wore a blue dress perfectly matched with her handbag.
The socks were not matched, so I had to wear two different ones.
His skills are well matched to the demands of the job.
How to Use matched
- match up with (phrasal verb)
- To be similar or identical to something else, or to be a good combination. — "Do these shoes match up with the color of your coat?"
- match for (prepositional phrase)
- To be equal to someone or something in a competition or comparison. — "He was no match for the experienced boxer."
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