What does match up mean?
Match up means A pairing of two things, people or teams, especially for a competition.
Match up
/ˈmæt͡ʃʌp/ · noun
Meaning
A pairing of two things, people or teams, especially for a competition.
Example Sentences
It's not an arcade game—there is no crack of the bat or roar of the crowd or even much in the way of a screen display—but for the true fan, there is the excitement of mathematically structured matchups of real current and past teams with a more-than-passing resemblance to real-life outcomes.
That’s broadly consistent with the Real Clear Politics average of all general election matchups between the two; RCP shows Biden with an average of a 6-point lead over Sanders.
The highly anticipated all-American matchup between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe — marking the first US Open semifinals between two US men in nearly 20 years — will cost you quite a few Honey Deuces to attend.
Word Forms
- matchups
Related Words
When Should You Use Match up?
Use match up when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for match up?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of match up?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use match up in a sentence?
It's not an arcade game—there is no crack of the bat or roar of the crowd or even much in the way of a screen display—but for the true fan, there is the excitement of mathematically structured matchups of real current and past teams with a more-than-passing resemblance to real-life outcomes.
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