matching
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.having the same color, pattern, or style as something else.
adj.having an identical or very similar appearance, typically in terms of color, pattern, or design.
Simple“The twins were wearing matching blue sweaters for the family photo.”
In context“The interior designer selected matching curtains and cushions to create a sense of visual harmony throughout the living room.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.designed to be used together as a set.
adj.constituting a complementary part of a pair or a set.
Simple“I can't find the matching sock for this one anywhere.”
In context“The antique dealer confirmed that the matching chair was currently held in a private collection in Europe.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the process of putting two things together because they are similar or belong together.
n.the process or act of finding a suitable partner or equivalent for something.
Simple“The matching of students with local mentors has been very successful.”
In context“The algorithm handles the matching of organ donors to recipients based on a complex set of medical criteria.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
v.the -ing form of the verb 'match', used when two things are equal or go well together.
v.the present participle of 'match', used in continuous tenses to describe the act of being equal or finding a counterpart.
Simple“She is matching the paint colors to the fabric of the sofa.”
In context“By matching the fingerprints found at the scene to the database, the investigators were able to identify a suspect within hours.”
Synonyms
“Brands may get better results by matching animal-welfare and environmental messages to the way their target consumers think about the present and the future.”
“As a result, if two groups of immune cells carry matching mutations, they are highly likely to share the same origin.”