C1adjective 2K

Corresponding

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Corresponding

matching or connected with something that you have just mentioned

In simple words: related or matching something else

Corresponding in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Corresponding

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.

Related words

Collocations with Corresponding

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

Synonyms for Corresponding

• equivalent

Opposites of Corresponding

• unrelated
• incongruous

Common mistakes with Corresponding

• '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.

Frequently asked questions about Corresponding

What does Corresponding mean?

related or matching something else

What is the definition of Corresponding?

matching or connected with something that you have just mentioned

How do you use Corresponding in a sentence?

A change in the money supply brings a corresponding change in expenditure.

Can you give another example of Corresponding?

Profits have risen by 15 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year.

What are synonyms for Corresponding?

Common alternatives include equivalent.

What is the opposite of Corresponding?

Opposite meanings include unrelated, incongruous.

What words go with Corresponding?

It commonly pairs with corresponding figures, corresponding changes, corresponding rights, corresponding sections, corresponding data.

What are common mistakes when using Corresponding?

'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.

How do you pronounce Corresponding?

US: /["/ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌkɒrəˈspɒndɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Corresponding?

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.

What CEFR level is Corresponding?

"Corresponding" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.