Meaning & Definition of Pair in English
English⟶
Pair
/pɛr/
noun
1. A set of two similar things considered as a unit
synonym:
- pair,
- brace
2. Two items of the same kind
synonym:
- couple,
- pair,
- twosome,
- twain,
- brace,
- span,
- yoke,
- couplet,
- distich,
- duo,
- duet,
- dyad,
- duad
3. Two people considered as a unit
synonym:
- pair
4. A poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
synonym:
- pair
verb
1. Form a pair or pairs
- "The two old friends paired off"
synonym:
- pair,
- pair off,
- partner off,
- couple
2. Bring two objects, ideas, or people together
- "This fact is coupled to the other one"
- "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"
- "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"
synonym:
- match,
- mate,
- couple,
- pair,
- twin
3. Occur in pairs
synonym:
- pair,
- geminate
4. Arrange in pairs
- "Pair these numbers"
synonym:
- pair,
- geminate
5. Engage in sexual intercourse
- "Birds mate in the spring"
synonym:
- copulate,
- mate,
- pair,
- couple
Examples of using
Tom took off his shoes and put on a pair of slippers.
The doctor tore his tooth away with a pair of tongs.
Do you have a pair of scissors?