match — meaning in English

English meaning

• fight verb To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
• game noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
• match noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.

Senses

match is used for these senses in English:

• fight (sports) A boxing or martial arts match.
• game (countable) A particular instance of playing a game.
• match (sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.

fight — full definition

1. verb To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
2. verb To struggle or campaign strongly for or against something.
3. noun An instance of physical combat or a violent confrontation.
4. noun A conflict, argument, or contest, not necessarily physical.
5. noun The determination or spirit needed to keep struggling.

game — full definition

1. noun An activity played for entertainment or competition, following a set of rules.
2. adj Willing and ready to take part in something, especially something risky or new.
3. adj Showing determination to keep going despite injury or difficulty.
4. noun Wild animals hunted for food or sport.
5. verb To manipulate or exploit the rules of a system for personal advantage.

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