Pair
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛr/
Pair (noun)
- Two things that are the same and used together, like shoes or socks.
- Two people who are together, like a couple or partners.
- Two animals that are together for breeding or companionship.
Examples
- She bought a pair of shoes.
- He found a pair of socks under the bed.
Common collocations: pair of shoes, pair of socks, pair of friends, pair of dancers, pair of birds
Pair (verb)
- To put two things together or connect them.
- To become a couple or partners with someone.
Examples
- She paired the socks before folding them.
- He paired the wine with the cheese.