matched

Thân thiện

The two chess players are perfectly matched in skill.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities: "matched" describes items, people, or qualities that are suitably paired, coordinated, or compatible with each other.
   • Provided with a worthy adversary or competitor: "matched" describes opponents or competitors who are equal or similar in ability, strength, or quality, creating a balanced contest.

Usage

• The primary use is as an adjective to describe a state of compatibility or equality.
• It is often used with the verb "to be" (e.g., is matched, are matched) or as part of a compound adjective before a noun (e.g., a matched pair).

Examples

• Describing harmonizing qualities:
  • The curtains and the sofa are perfectly matched.
  • She wore a beautifully matched set of pearls and earrings.
• Describing equal competitors:
  • The two chess players are evenly matched.
  • It was a thrilling game between two well-matched teams.

Advanced Usage

• "to be matched against": to be set in competition with an opponent of similar skill.
  • In the finals, she was matched against the defending champion.
• "to be matched with": to be paired or partnered with someone or something suitable.
  • Volunteers are matched with community projects based on their skills.

Variants and Related Words

• Match (verb): To correspond or be equal to; to pair items that are similar or compatible.
  • Can you match this paint color?
• Matching (adjective): Having the same pattern, color, or style; designed to go together.
  • He bought a matching tie and pocket square.
• Matchless (adjective): So good that nothing can equal it; incomparable.
  • Her generosity is matchless.

Synonyms

• Coordinated: Made to work or look good together.
• Compatible: Able to exist or work together without conflict.
• Evenly matched: Having competitors of equal ability.
• Well-suited: Very appropriate for each other.

Antonyms

• Mismatched: Not corresponding or harmonizing.
• Uneven: Not equal or balanced in ability.
• Incompatible: Incapable of existing together in harmony.

Related Phrases

• A matched pair/set: Two or more items designed to be used or seen together.
  • He gave her a matched set of luggage for her birthday.
• To meet one's match: To encounter someone who is as good as or better than oneself, especially in a contest.
  • The arrogant boxer finally met his match in the young challenger.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities
2. provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
   • matched teams