Definitions and Examples of match, equal
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To be similar or identical in appearance, quality, or nature.
Example
The color of her dress matched the color of her shoes perfectly.
Having the same value, quantity, or status as something or someone else.
Example
In a fair competition, all participants should have an equal chance of winning.
Key Differences: match vs equal
- 1Match implies similarity or identity, while compare implies finding similarities and differences.
- 2Equal implies having the same value or quantity, while compare implies examining the similarities and differences between two or more things.
Effective Usage of match, equal
- 1Comparing Objects: Use match to describe objects that are similar or identical.
- 2Mathematics: Use equal to describe numbers or quantities that have the same value.
- 3Writing: Use compare to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things in writing.
Remember this!
The antonyms match and equal have distinct meanings. Match implies similarity or identity, while equal implies having the same value or quantity. Use these words in different contexts such as comparing objects, mathematics, and writing to convey the intended meaning accurately.