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A match vs Match

Both 'a match' and 'match' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A match' is used when referring to a single instance of a competition or game, while 'match' can be used in a more general sense to refer to any type of pairing or comparison.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

A match

This is correct when referring to a single instance of a competition or game.

'A match' is used when talking about a specific game or competition between two individuals or teams.

Examples:

  • I watched a match between the two best tennis players in the world.
  • She won a match against her rival in chess.

Alternatives:

  • a game
  • a competition
  • a contest
  • a bout
  • a showdown

Match

This is correct when used in a more general sense to refer to any type of pairing or comparison.

'Match' can be used in a broader context to refer to any type of pairing, comparison, or similarity.

Examples:

  • The colors of the curtains and the sofa match perfectly.
  • There is a match between the key and the lock.

Alternatives:

  • pairing
  • comparison
  • similarity
  • correspondence
  • equivalence

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