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rematch

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹiˈmætʃ// UK //ɹɪmˈætʃ// re·match

n. a second game or competition between the same people or teams. It usually happens because the first game was very close or the loser wants another chance to win.

n. a second contest between the same opponents, typically following a previous encounter that was inconclusive or closely contested.


SIMPLE

The losing team is already asking for a rematch.

CONTEXTUAL

After their narrow defeat in the finals, the players were eager for a rematch to prove they were the better team.

COMPLEX

The upcoming rematch between the two grandmasters has generated significant media interest, as both players have spent months analyzing the tactical errors made during their first meeting.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + match.

Usage

Often used with the verbs 'demand', 'request', or 'win'.

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