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Find the word that is a match for the picture.
What does Match mean?
Match means to pair things that fit together.
Dictionary definition
something that is the same or goes well with another; to pair things that fit together.
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Match in a sentence
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Her socks match her shirt.
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Practice 1
What does match mean?
Match means match means to pair things that fit together.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to match?
Pair is close in meaning to match.
Practice 3
Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for match?
Mismatch is a useful contrast for understanding match.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningMatch means to pair things that fit together.
ExampleExample: Find the word that is a match for the picture.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
mismatchsomething that does not fit
clashto go badly together
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Hint for students
Match means to pair things that fit together.
Common mix-up
Match is not the same as mismatch. Match means match means to pair things that fit together.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Her socks match her shirt. Clue words: socks, shirt. Underline clue words that show why match fits instead of mismatch. Now write one new sentence that shows match without using the word match. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show match?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Her socks match her shirt." Why does match fit better than mismatch?
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