be no match for; be different from
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to be no match for; cannot compare to
formalUsed to indicate a clear inferiority or difference in quality, ability, or condition. Often precedes the object of comparison.
Although our conditions are no match for theirs, we will definitely complete the task on time.
The artistic value of this novel is no less than any world literary classic.
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In terms of contribution, my modest effort is not one ten-thousandth of what our predecessors achieved.
verb
to be different from; to differ
formalHighlights a distinction or contrast between two things, often implying the difference is significant.
Hainan is vastly different from the area north of the Great Wall; it's lush with trees and fragrant with flowers all year round.
Today's business environment is entirely different from what it was ten years ago.
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His ideas are wild and fantastical, quite different from ordinary people's.