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pair
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- pronunciation:
- peIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
pair, pairs |
| definition 1: |
two things that are alike and meant to be used together.
I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.
- similar words:
- brace, couple, match, set
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| definition 2: |
a single object made up of two parts joined together.
He brought five pairs of shorts to camp.
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| definition 3: |
two persons who are married, engaged, or living together, or who like the same things.
Those two friends are a happy pair.- synonyms:
- couple
- similar words:
- match, team
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| definition 4: |
two animals brought together to mate or to work.
A pair of horses pulled the hay wagon.- synonyms:
- team
- similar words:
- brace, couple, set, span, yoke
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| related words: |
twin |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pairs, pairing, paired |
| definition: |
to put into groups of two; make a pair or pairs of.
The teacher paired the students before they entered the museum.- synonyms:
- couple
- similar words:
- arrange, assemble, combine, connect, join, marry, match, organize, unite
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The words pair, pare, and pear sound alike but have different meanings.
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