matching
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for matching, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Sharing the same design, color, or pattern as something else.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
How to use matching
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “matching” mean?
The word “matching” means sharing the same design, color, or pattern as something else. In plain terms, being the same as, or paired suitably with, something else — or the act of pairing things up.
How do you pronounce “matching”?
“Matching” is pronounced MAT-shihng (/ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “matching” in a sentence?
Here is “matching” used in a sentence: “They wore matching outfits to the party.”
What part of speech is “matching”?
Depending on how it is used, “matching” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “matching” a common word?
“Matching” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “matching” have?
“Matching” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sharing the same design, color, or pattern as something else.
What is the difference between matching and similar?
Matching means sharing the same design, colour, or pattern as something else, implying a deliberate pair or set. Similar simply means alike in some respects, without the sense of belonging together as a coordinated pair.
When should you use matching as a noun rather than an adjective?
Use the adjective matching to describe items that share the same design, as in matching outfits. Use the noun matching for the process of pairing things or people that suit each other, as in the matching of donors and recipients.
What words commonly go with matching?
As an adjective, matching often describes sets of items such as matching outfits, matching furniture, or a matching set. As a noun it appears in phrases like pattern matching and the matching process.