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Word

unmatched

Phoneticsun·matched

US/ənˈmætʃt/

UK/ʌnmˈætʃt/

Definition

adj. better than everything else of the same kind. You use this to describe something that has no equal because it is so good.

adj. having no equal or rival; superior to all others of the same type. Often used to describe quality, skill, or performance that cannot be surpassed.

Examples

“The hotel offers unmatched views of the ocean.”

“Her dedication to the project was unmatched, as she often stayed late to ensure every detail was perfect.”

“The athlete's unmatched speed and agility allowed him to break a world record that had stood for over twenty years, cementing his legacy in the sport.”

Examples

simple

“The hotel offers unmatched views of the ocean.”

contextual

“Her dedication to the project was unmatched, as she often stayed late to ensure every detail was perfect.”

complex

“The athlete's unmatched speed and agility allowed him to break a world record that had stood for over twenty years, cementing his legacy in the sport.”

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'be' or 'remain'.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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