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pair
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- pronunciation:
- peIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
pair, pairs |
| definition 1: |
two like or corresponding items designed to be used together.
a pair of gloves
- synonyms:
- doublet, duo
- similar words:
- brace, couple, match, set, twosome
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| definition 2: |
a single object consisting of two parts joined together.
a pair of scissorsthree pairs of pants
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| definition 3: |
two persons who are married, engaged, living together, or who enjoy common interests or activities.
- synonyms:
- couple, duo, twosome
- similar words:
- match, team
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| definition 4: |
two animals that are mated or joined in work.
- synonyms:
- team
- similar words:
- brace, couple, set, span, tandem, yoke
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| definition 5: |
two cards of the same number.
a pair of aces- similar words:
- couple, match
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| related words: |
lover, twin |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
pairs, pairing, paired |
| definition 1: |
to arrange into groups of two; make a pair or pairs of.
The teacher paired the students before they went into the museum.- synonyms:
- couple, mate
- similar words:
- arrange, assemble, combine, connect, join, marry, match, organize, unite
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| definition 2: |
to match; mate.
Please pair your socks before putting them away.- synonyms:
- couple, match, mate
- similar words:
- assemble, combine, connect, join, unite
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| related words: |
mate, team |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
of persons or items, to separate into groups of two (often fol. by "off").
The band members paired off in the new formation.- similar words:
- couple, group
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| definition 2: |
to be one of a pair.
- synonyms:
- go, match
- similar words:
- associate, connect, correspond, couple, fit
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| definition 3: |
to mate or marry.
- synonyms:
- marry, mate, wed
- similar words:
- unite
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| related words: |
match, team |
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The words pair, pare, and pear sound alike but have different meanings.
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