Compare lighter alternative (5)

I believe the answer is:

match

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'compare' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'lighter alternative' is the second definition.
(a match can be used instead of a lighter)

(Other definitions for match that I've seen before include "Equal contender" , "Game - pairing - lucifer" , "one's struck" , "of little use when floodlights fail?" , "You can have a love or shouting one" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, The Independent and The Sun.

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