Rematch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹiː.mætʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rematch is a noun meaning A repeated contest staged between the same opponents or teams which played a previous contest.
Meaning
A repeated contest staged between the same opponents or teams which played a previous contest.
More Meanings
- A reunion of a former couple into a new relationship.
- To bring opponents together for such a contest.
- To stage such a contest.
- (transitive) To match again or anew.
Example Sentences
We had to rematch the mixed-up parts.
After being beaten in pool by Melanie, John asked for a rematch.
The au pair agencies will tell you that only about one in ten matches ends in a rematch.
The general requisites for remarriage are simply an evaluation of past failures and good, sincere intentions for the rematch.
Word Forms
- rematches
- rematching
- rematched
Synonyms for rematch
Depending on context, synonyms include replay.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include replay, revenge, payback, contrast, repechage, encounter.
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