match
US
/mætʃ/
UK
/mætʃ/
Meaning
To look good together or be the same in color, style, size, or other qualities.
रंग, स्टाइल या दूसरी खूबियों में एक जैसा होना या साथ में अच्छा दिखना।
Examples
“Your blue scarf matches your coat perfectly, so the outfit looks well put together.”
“The curtains match the sofa and make the living room feel more coordinated.”
“We chose matching plates and cups for the dinner party.”
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Not natural: These shoes are matching my dress.
Better: These shoes match my dress.
For this meaning, match usually describes a state, so the simple present is more natural than the continuous form.
इस अर्थ में match आम तौर पर स्थिति बताता है, इसलिए continuous form के बजाय simple present ज़्यादा स्वाभाविक है।
Not natural: This tie matches to my shirt.
Better: This tie matches my shirt.
Match takes the item directly; do not add to before the thing that goes well with it.
Match के बाद दूसरी चीज़ सीधे आती है; उसके पहले to लगाने की ज़रूरत नहीं होती।
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Learner tip
Say “match something,” not “match to something.” Use “go with” as a natural alternative in everyday conversation.
“Match something” कहें, “match to something” नहीं। रोज़मर्रा की बातचीत में “go with” भी स्वाभाविक विकल्प है।