What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
equals
Example
Five plus five equals ten. [equals: verb]
Example
In this company, men and women are treated as equals. [equals: noun]
Example
The equation 2x + 3 = 7x - 1 has only one solution because both sides are equals. [equals: adjective]
match
Example
The curtains match the sofa perfectly. [match: verb]
Example
The tennis match was intense and lasted for hours. [match: noun]
Example
They are a perfect match for each other. [match: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Equals is less common than match in everyday language, but is frequently used in academic or technical writing.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between equals and match?
Equals is more formal than match, and is often used in academic or technical contexts.
