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She wore matching socks.
What does Matching mean?
Matching means going well together.
Dictionary definition
going well together in color, pattern, style, or type.
Example sentences
Matching in a sentence
medium
The puzzle pieces had matching shapes.
hard
The designer chose matching colors to make the poster look balanced.
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Practice 1
What does matching mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of matching.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to matching?
Coordinated is close in meaning to matching.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a contrast for matching?
Mismatched contrasts with matching.
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WordMatching.
Partadjective.
MeaningMatching means going well together.
ExampleExample: She wore matching socks.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- match · ing
- Strongest beat
- match
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on match.
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Synonyms
Words like Matching
coordinatedCan be used as a similar word for matching in some contexts.
similarCan be used as a similar word for matching in some contexts.
pairedCan be used as a similar word for matching in some contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mismatchedCan be used as a contrast for matching in some contexts.
differentCan be used as a contrast for matching in some contexts.
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Word family
Matching word family
Base word
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Student support
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Hint for students
Matching means going together because things are the same or look right together.
Common mix-up
Matching is not the same as identical every time. Things can match because they look good together, even if they are not exactly the same.
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Write one sentence that shows matching without using the word matching. Model sentence: Her socks were the same red color and had the same white stripes. Clue words: same red color, same white stripes. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show things that are the same or go together well?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The twins wore matching blue hats." Why does matching fit better than opposite?
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