matched

matched · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of match; corresponded or were equal.

  2. 2.

    Paired or put together as a set.

  3. 3.

    Equaled in quality or ability.

  4. 4.

    (adjective) Forming a pair or set; corresponding.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    well-matched — Equal or similar in ability or qualities
  • •
    evenly matched — Having similar abilities or strengths

Related words

Antonyms: contrasted, differed, mismatched
See also: match, matches, matching, paired
Synonyms: corresponded, equaled, paired

Etymology

Past tense of match, from Old English gemæcca ("companion, mate").