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matches

MACH-iz/ˈmæt͡ʃɪz/

2 meanings of matches

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of match. Use this form when you mean more than one.

    He bought two boxes of matches for the campfire.

    The tournament featured several close matches over the weekend.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of match. Use it with he, she, or it.

    This sock matches the one in the drawer.

    Her answer matches what the teacher expected.

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matches is a form of match

match, noun: A contest between two sides to see who is stronger or better. Full entry

Forms
matchmatches plural
Spelling
match → matches: add -es
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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