pair

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pair

A pair of birds builds a nest in the tree.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Two identical or similar things used together: A set of two items that are designed to be used together or are considered a unit.
    • Two people or animals associated together: Two people or animals considered as a unit, often because they are married, working together, or in a relationship.
    • A single item with two connected parts: An object that consists of two joined or corresponding parts, such as scissors or trousers.

  2. Verb:

    • To arrange or form into a pair: To put two people or things together to form a pair.
    • To come together to form a pair: For two people or things to join or match together.
    • (Of animals) To mate: To come together for breeding.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • I need to buy a new pair of shoes. (Referring to a set of two items.)
    • They are a happy pair. (Referring to two people in a relationship.)
    • This pair of scissors is very sharp. (Referring to a single item with two parts.)

  • Verb:

    • The teacher will pair the students for the project. (To arrange into a pair.)
    • The two elements pair well together. (To come together to form a pair.)
    • The birds pair in the spring. (To mate.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To be a pair": To be a couple or a matched set.

    • Those two vases are a pair; they were made to go together.

  • "In pairs": Arranged or happening in groups of two.

    • Please line up in pairs.

  • "To make a pair": To complete a set of two.

    • This sock doesn't make a pair with any of the others.
Variants and Related Words

  • Pairing (n): The action or result of forming a pair.

    • The pairing of wine and cheese is an art.

  • Paired (adj): Formed into or existing as a pair.

    • The paired chromosomes were visible under the microscope.
Synonyms
  • Couple: Two people or things of the same sort considered together.
  • Duo: A pair of people or things, especially in music or performance.
  • Brace: A pair of things, typically of the same type (e.g., a brace of pistols).
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Pair off: To form into pairs; to begin a romantic relationship with someone.

    • At the dance, people started to pair off.
    • They paired off and started dating last summer.

  • Pair up: To join with another person to form a pair, often for an activity.

    • We need to pair up for the next exercise.
Related Idioms

  • Another/a different pair of shoes: An entirely different matter or situation.

    • Fixing a leak is one thing, but redesigning the plumbing is another pair of shoes.

  • Pair of hands: A person available to do work, especially manual labor.

    • We could use an extra pair of hands to help move this furniture.
pair

A pair of birds builds a nest in the tree.

Noun
  1. a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
  2. two people considered as a unit
  3. two items of the same kind
  4. a set of two similar things considered as a unit
Verb
  1. engage in sexual intercourse
    • Birds mate in the Spring
  2. arrange in pairs
    • Pair these numbers
  3. occur in pairs
  4. 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
  5. form a pair or pairs
    • The two old friends paired off

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