rematch
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈriːmætʃ//
KK: /ˈriːˌmætʃ/
noun
Definition
A second competition or game between the same players or teams that have already faced each other before.
Example
The two boxers agreed to have a rematch after their last fight ended in a draw.
Conversation
Did you hear about the rematch next week?
Yeah, I can't wait to see how it goes this time!
I really hope our team wins the rematch after that last game.
Me too! It would be awesome to finally take the trophy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
replay
return
rematch
Antonyms
forfeit
withdraw
disband
Root Explanation
Rematch → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "match" (from Old French *macier*, meaning to make equal or to pair). The word "rematch" means to match or compete again after a previous match.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') after a previous 'match' — that's why a rematch is a repeat competition.
Visually Confused Words
prematch
repatch
relatch
recatch
retch
reach
ratch
match