Pair

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛr/

Pair (noun)

  1. Two things that are the same and used together, like shoes or socks.
  2. Two people who are together, like a couple or partners.
  3. 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)

  1. To put two things together or connect them.
  2. To become a couple or partners with someone.

Examples

  • She paired the socks before folding them.
  • He paired the wine with the cheese.

Synonyms of Pair

Neutral

Antonyms of Pair

  • when referring to one item instead of two