PAIR
/pɛə(ɹ)/ ► audio Scrabble 6 Words With Friends 7
Definition
- noun a set of two similar things considered as a unit.
— synonyms: brace
- noun two items of the same kind.
— synonyms: couple, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke, couplet, distich
- noun two people considered as a unit.
- noun a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value.
- verb form a pair or pairs.
— synonyms: pair_off, partner_off, couple
- verb bring two objects, ideas, or people together.
— synonyms: match, mate, couple, twin
- verb occur in pairs.
— synonyms: geminate
- verb arrange in pairs.
— synonyms: geminate
- verb engage in sexual intercourse.
— synonyms: copulate, mate, couple
Examples
- “I couldn't decide which of the pair of designer shirts I preferred, so I bought the pair.”
- “Spouses should make a great pair.”
- “a pair of scissors; two pairs of spectacles; several pairs of jeans”
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