match:
(plural: ‘matches‘; for the right pronunciation, please click here)
a person (or a thing) that gives a strong opposition and who can compete against another one, usually against someone who thinks they are the best; a partner, usually a suitable opposite sex member in love or marriage,
our kick-boxer met his match (i.e. his opponent is as strong as he is)
Our college boxing champion thought he was the best, but the newcomer proved a perfect match. (i.e. the newcomer was as strong and skilful as our champion; therefore our boxer winning is not going to be easy or he might even lose the fight to the newcomer)
She thought he was her best match, but he turned out to be the worst match.
My sister has met her match in writing skills. (i.e. my sister was known to be the best writer, but now there is another one who can write as well as my sister)
President Obama (L) & his match (R)
a person that looks the same as another one; exact copy;
a look-alike,
His younger sister is the exact match of the new pop singer.
a person who is the same as another in some qualities,
Willy boy is Billy’s match for courage. (i.e. Billy is famous for his courage, and Willy is as courageous as Billy; both of them ‘match’ in courage)
