Definition

Having the same appearance, design, or characteristics as something else.

Example

She wore a matching dress and hat to the party.

Conversation

I love your outfit; those colors are so matching!

Thanks! I thought they worked well together.

Do you always plan your clothes to be matching?

I try to, it makes getting ready in the morning easier!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A situation where two or more things are paired or correspond to each other, often used in contexts like games, relationships, or data analysis.

Example

The matching of colors in the design made the room look more appealing.

Conversation

Did you see that puzzle game where you have to find matching pairs?

Yeah, I love those kinds of games!

It's like a fun way to test your memory and focus on matching things.

Definition

To find or create a correspondence or similarity between two or more things.

Example

She is matching the colors of the paint to the fabric.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think these shoes are perfect for matching with my outfit.

Yeah, they really suit the look you’re going for.

I just hope they fit well; I'm excited to try them on.

Root Explanation

Matching → It is formed from "match" (from Old English *macian*, meaning to make or do) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles or gerunds). The word "matching" refers to the act of making or doing something that corresponds or is similar to something else.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'match' meaning to make or do something that corresponds, and the '-ing' shows it's an ongoing action. So, matching is the ongoing act of making things correspond or fit together.

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