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- Dictionarypair/pɛː/
noun
- 1. a set of two things used together or regarded as a unit: "a pair of gloves" Similar
- 2. an article consisting of two joined or corresponding parts not used separately: "a pair of jeans" Similar
verb
- 1. put together or join to form a pair: "she wore a cardigan paired with a matching skirt"
- 2. give (a member of a legislative assembly) another member as a pair, to allow both to absent themselves from a vote without affecting the result: "arrangements are usually made between the party whips for an absent member on one side to be paired with an absentee on the other"
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two people who have a romantic relationship or are doing something together: They seem a very happy pair. What have the pair of you been up to? Synonyms. couple (TWO PEOPLE) twosome (TWO PEOPLE) two animals that come together to have sex and produce young: a breeding pair. a mated pair of swans. Compare. couple noun (TWO PEOPLE) sports specialized.
1. a (1) : two corresponding things designed for use together. a pair of shoes. (2) : two corresponding bodily parts or members. a pair of hands. b. : something made up of two corresponding pieces. a pair of trousers. 2. a. : two similar or associated things: such as. (1) : two mated animals. (2) : a couple in love, engaged, or married.
Pair definition: two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together. See examples of PAIR used in a sentence.
to form or arrange a pair. SYNONYMS 1. pair, brace, couple, span, yoke are terms for groups of two. pair is used of two things naturally or habitually associated in use, or necessary to each other to make a complete set: a pair of dice.
Definition of pair noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A pair is something that comes in a set of two — like a pair of shoes or a pair of tennis players who make great doubles partners. Pair can also work as a verb. Think of Noah pairing animals on the ark so he could save their species from the flood.
pair. (pâr) n. pl. pair or pairs. 1. Two corresponding persons or items, similar in form or function and matched or associated: a pair of shoes. 2. One object composed of two joined, similar parts that are dependent upon each other: a pair of pliers. 3. a. Two persons who are married, engaged, or dating. b.
two things that look the same and that are used together: a pair of socks / shoes. Fewer examples. She bought a new pair of ice skates. Make sure you bring a pair of wellies. He left a pair of gloves on the seat. The museum is bidding for a pair of antique vases. I need a new pair of trainers.
Pair definition: Two corresponding persons or items, similar in form or function and matched or associated.
pair meaning, definition, what is pair: an object that is made from two similar ...: Learn more.
