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Word

matched

US/ˈmætʃt/

UK/mˈætʃt/

Definitions

01looked the same or went together

B1

v. looked good together or were exactly the same.

v. corresponded in appearance, quality, or nature; functioned as a suitable pair.

“Her shoes matched her dress perfectly for the wedding.”

“The witness testified that the suspect's description matched the individual seen fleeing the gallery shortly after the alarm sounded.”

Antonyms

02was equal to

B1

v. was as good as or the same as something else.

v. equalled someone or something in quality, strength, or ability.

“No one in the race matched his incredible speed.”

“The company's annual revenue matched the ambitious projections set by the board of directors during the previous fiscal year.”

Antonyms

03drumming grip

C2 · Music

n. a way of holding drumsticks where both hands hold the sticks the same way.

n. a technique in percussion where both hands hold the drumsticks in an identical fashion, typically with the palms facing down.

“The teacher suggested switching to matched to help with his power.”

“While jazz purists often prefer the traditional grip, many modern rock percussionists favour matched for its ergonomic symmetry and consistent stroke power.”

Technical

Usage

Often used as a shortened form of 'matched grip' in technical discussions among drummers.

Synonyms

matched grip

Antonyms

traditional grip

Domain

Music

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Level
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
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