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matched

matched

3.2
Evenly balanced with an opponent of similar skill
  • adjective
  • /mætʃt/
translation icon : igualado
  • But I'm sorry guys, they really are very evenly matched even though they're not equal.

But I'm sorry guys, they really are very evenly matched even though they're not equal.

Examples

  • The nomads and their Persian foes were evenly matched, both peoples being brilliant Archers.

  • The boxers were matched in terms of strength, resulting in a closely contested fight.

  • No, no doubt we're matched on that for sure.

  • The two teams are evenly matched, making the championship game exciting for the fans.

  • In this chess match, the players are so skilled that they are perfectly matched against each other.

Synonyms

even
vsmatched
16 1.0

The same in amount, value, or score

is used when two competitors have the same ability in competition

Antonyms

uneven
7 2.7

Not equal in strength, with one side clearly stronger

How Matched

matched
3.2
unequal
3 4.0

Surface Forms

matched positive

Morphology

matched = match (transparent) = match + ed

The adjective is a direct past-participle/adjectival form of the verb 'match' meaning 'be equal or correspond', so the relation is clear to learners.

Etymology

Matched comes from an old idea of a match as a 'mate' or equal opponent, the kind of pair you choose for a fair contest. So if two players are matched they are evenly 'paired' in skill and strength.