matching

• Descreve aquilo que combina, corresponde ou está em harmonia com outra coisa, especialmente em cor, design ou padrão.

Describes something that corresponds in color, design, or pattern with something else.

1. Being two identicalA2formal

   Describing two or more items that are exactly the same in appearance, design, or pattern.

   Combinando

   • She wore a matching pair of earrings.
   • The twins wore matching outfits to the party.
   • They bought matching chairs for the dining room.

   Sinônimosalikecoordinatedcorrespondingduplicateidenticalpairedsametwin

   Antônimoscontrastingdifferentmismatched

2. Intentionally matchedA2formal

   Describing items that are deliberately chosen to complement or correspond with each other.

   Combinando

   • He chose a tie matching his suit perfectly.
   • The curtains are matching the color of the sofa.
   • They designed a matching set of furniture for the living room.

   Sinônimoscomplementarycoordinatedcorrespondingmatchedpaired

   Antônimosclashingmismatchedunmatched

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo corresponde, é igual ou adequado a outra coisa, além de significar colocar coisas em concordância ou competir em igualdade.

A verb used to indicate the act of corresponding, being equal or suitable, or bringing things into agreement or competition.

1. Correspond or be equalA2formal

   To be the same or similar in quality, color, design, or amount.

   Corresponder

   • The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
   • Her skills match the requirements of the job.
   • The colors of the painting match the room's decor.

   Sinônimosaccordagreecoincideconformcorrespondequalfitparallelsquaretally

   Antônimoscontrastdifferdisagreemismatch

2. To compete or opposeB1formal

   To be equal to someone or something in a competition or contest.

   Competir

   • The two teams will match each other in the final.
   • He matched his opponent's strength in the boxing ring.
   • No one can match her speed in the race.

   Sinônimosequalopposerival

   Antônimossurrenderwithdrawyield

3. To pair or combineB1formal

   To bring two things together because they are suitable or complementary.

   Combinar

   • The wine was matched with the cheese perfectly.
   • She matched the socks from the laundry pile.
   • The algorithm matches users based on their interests.

   Sinônimoscombinecoordinatecouplelinkpairunite

   Antônimosdisconnectdividepartseparatesplit