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The socks were a funny mismatch.
What does Mismatch mean?
A mismatch is something that does not fit or match well.
Dictionary definition
a poor fit between things that do not match, or to put things together that do not fit well.
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A mismatch between the lid and jar made it hard to close.
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The report showed a mismatch between the chart title and the information below it.
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What does mismatch mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to mismatch?
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningMismatch means A mismatch is something that does not fit or match well.
ExampleExample: The socks were a funny mismatch.
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- Syllables
- mis · match
- Strongest beat
- mis
- Ending
- match
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mis.
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Synonyms
Words like Mismatch
poor fitthings that do not go together well
differencea way things are not the same
conflicta clash between parts or ideas
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Base word
mismatch
noun
mismatches
More than one poor fit.
adjective
mismatched
Not matching well.
verb
mismatching
Putting together things that do not match.
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