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Corresponding

UK /["/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/"]/

Definition

matching or connected with something that you have just mentioned

In simple words: related or matching something else

Examples

  • A change in the money supply brings a corresponding change in expenditure.
  • Profits have risen by 15 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year.
  • The Redskins lost to the Cowboys in the corresponding game last year.
  • Fewer houses are available, but there is no corresponding decrease in demand.
  • Give each picture a number corresponding to its position on the page.

Usage notes

Use 'corresponding' to link things that are related or have a connection. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts, but can sound technical in some cases.

Grammar pattern

correspond + to/with + object

Memory hint

Think of 'corresponding' as matching pairs, like socks that go together.

Collocations

  • corresponding figures
  • corresponding changes
  • corresponding rights
  • corresponding sections
  • corresponding data

Synonyms

  • equivalent

Antonyms

  • unrelated
  • incongruous

Common mistakes

  • 'Corresponding to' is often confused with 'compared to'.
  • Learners might mistakenly use 'corresponding' without a direct object.
  • Misuse in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice.