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matching

Pronunciation: [/ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/]

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matching: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use matching in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) when two or more things are the same or similar in some way. Like when you and your best friend wear matching hats.

Example

They wore matching outfits to the party.

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Their answers were not matching; they each had a different response.

Example

Do you have any matching socks?

Context: “relationship”

(noun) a pair or set of things that go together or are intended to be used together. Like having a matching set of plates and cups.

Example

The store sells matching pillowcases and bed sheets.

Example

I couldn't find the matching shoe for this pair.

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Do you prefer to buy matching furniture or mix and match?

Context: “games”

(verb) to pair or group things together so they are alike or go together. Like when you match cards in a memory game.

Example

She was able to match all the pairs of socks.

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He struggled to match the colors correctly.

Example

Can you match all the animals to their correct habitats?

How to pronounce matching

Pronunciation: [/ˈmæt͡ʃɪŋ/]

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