pair
noun
1. a set of two similar things considered as a unit
Similar word(s): brace
Definition categories: group, set
2. two items of the same kind
Similar word(s): brace, couple, couplet, distich, duad, duet, duo, dyad, span, twain, twosome, yoke
Definition categories: quantity, deuce, two
3. two people considered as a unit
Definition categories: group, assemblage, gathering
4. a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
Definition categories: group
Sentences with pair as a noun:
- I couldn't decide which of the pair of designer shirts I preferred, so I bought the pair.
- Spouses should make a great pair.
- a pair of scissors; two pairs of spectacles; several pairs of jeans
- A pair is harder to drive than two mounts with separate riders.
- They turned a pair to end the fifth.
- The Pirates took a pair from the Phillies.
- She's got a gorgeous pair.
- There were two pairs on the final vote.
verb
1. form a pair or pairs
- The two old friends paired off
Similar word(s): couple
Definition categories: social, unify, unite
2. bring two objects, ideas, or people together
- The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project
Similar word(s): couple, match, mate, twin
Definition categories: contact, join
3. occur in pairs
Similar word(s): geminate
Definition categories: contact, occur
4. arrange in pairs
- Pair these numbers
Similar word(s): geminate
Definition categories: contact, arrange
5. engage in sexual intercourse
Similar word(s): copulate, couple, mate
Definition categories: contact, conjoin, join
Sentences with pair as a verb:
- The wedding guests were paired boy/girl and groom's party/bride's party.