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06.04

are match to and match with different? they seem the same to me but i am a bit confused.

10 Nov 2010

ironik

I �m not sure if there �s an expression as "match to" or it is so uncommon that I �ve never heard. but "match with" is very common and accepted as far as I know.

10 Nov 2010

aliciapc

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/match_17

No examples for "match to" ...

10 Nov 2010

Apodo

match with is the correct phrase.

We can also say:

Find the word to match the picture.

Does this belt match my dress?

Do these socks match?

Are these socks a matching pair?

10 Nov 2010

magneto

match somebody/something (to/with somebody/something): to find somebody/something that goes together with or is connected with another person or thing
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it.

(Source: OALD)

11 Nov 2010

06.04

thanks a lot

11 Nov 2010