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matches

Pronunciation: [/ˈmæt͡ʃɪz/]

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matches: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use matches in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) small sticks with chemicals at one end that catch fire when rubbed against a rough surface. Kids use them to light candles or create fireworks.

Example

He used matches to light the birthday candles.

Example

She couldn't find any matches to start the campfire.

Example

Do you have any matches to light the stove?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to be similar or to go well together. When things or people match, they look good together or have similar qualities.

Example

Her shoes matched her dress perfectly.

Example

The colors of the painting and the couch didn't match at all.

Example

Do these curtains match the color of the walls?

How to pronounce matches

Pronunciation: [/ˈmæt͡ʃɪz/]

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