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   pair

   /pɛː/

   noun

   • 1. a set of two things used together or regarded as a unit: "a pair of gloves" Similar set of twosetmatching setmatched settwo of a kind
   • ▪ two people related in some way or considered together: "a company run by a pair of brothers" Similar twocoupleduoduologybracetwosometwinsarchaic:twainrare:dupletdyadduaddoubletoncoupleman and wifehusband and wifepartnerslovers
   • ▪ a mated couple of animals: "76 pairs of red kites" Similar twocoupleduoduologybracetwosometwinsarchaic:twainrare:dupletdyadduaddoubleton
   • ▪ two horses harnessed side by side: "she enjoys driving her pair" Similar two horsesteamyokespan
   • ▪ the second member of a pair in relation to the first: "each course member tries to persuade his pair of the merits of his model"
   • ▪ two playing cards of the same denomination: "Jacobs had two pairs"
   • 2. an article consisting of two joined or corresponding parts not used separately: "a pair of jeans" Similar set of twosetmatching setmatched settwo of a kind
   • 3. either or both of two members of a legislative assembly on opposite sides who absent themselves from voting by mutual arrangement, leaving the relative position of the parties unaffected: "one minister was flatly refused a pair by his Tory opposite number"

   verb

   • 1. put together or join to form a pair: "she wore a cardigan paired with a matching skirt"
   • ▪ (of animals) form a pair for breeding purposes: "killer whales pair for life"
   • 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"
   • 3. wirelessly connect (an electronic device) to another via Bluetooth: "you'll now be able to pair your watch directly with a set of Bluetooth headphones"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French paire, from Latin paria ‘equal things’, neuter plural of par ‘equal’. Formerly phrases such as a pair of gloves were expressed without of, as in a pair gloves (compare with German ein Paar Handschuhe).

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   • R

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pairPair Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PAIR is two corresponding things designed for use together. How to use pair in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPAIR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PAIR definition: 1. two things of the same appearance and size that are intended to be used together, or something…. Learn more.

4. www.geeksforgeeks.org › pair-programmingWhat is Pair Programming? - GeeksforGeeks

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Pair programming is a software development practice where two programmers work together on one computer. It involves one programmer, the driver, writing code while the other, the observer or navigator, reviews each line of code as it’s typed.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpair noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of pair noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pairPair - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPAIR | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   PAIR meaning: 1. two things that look the same and that are used together: 2. something that is made of two…. Learn more.

8. www.grammarly.com › blog › commonly-confused-wordsPear, Pair, and Pare – How to Use Correctly - Grammarly

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   A pair is two of something, usually that are similar or go together. For example: I’m going to buy a new pair of shoes. Johnny and Sally make a cute pair . A pear is a fruit. For example: Rufus is eating an apple, and I am eating a pear . The pear was ripe and juicy. Here’s a tip: Want to make sure your writing shines?

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › pairPair - definition of pair by The Free Dictionary

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   1. two identical or similar things matched for use together: a pair of socks. 2. two persons, animals, things, etc, used or grouped together: a pair of horses; a pair of scoundrels. 3. an object considered to be two identical or similar things joined together: a pair of trousers.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordPAIR - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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    All you need to know about "PAIR" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › pairPAIR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Pair definition: two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together. See examples of PAIR used in a sentence.