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pair
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- pronunciation:
- peIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
pair, pairs |
| definition 1: |
A pair is two things that are the same and are used together.
My aunt knitted me a pair of gloves.
- similar words:
- brace, couple, match, set
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| definition 2: |
A pair is a single object that has two parts joined together. A pair of scissors is made up of two sharp pieces of metal joined together.
I bought a new pair of pants at the store because my old ones have holes in them.There are two pairs of scissors in the top drawer.
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| definition 3: |
A pair is two persons who are married or very close to each other, or who like the same things and do things together.
My friend and I make a great pair because we like the same music and play the same sports.The happy pair were married at the church.- synonyms:
- couple
- similar words:
- match, team
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| definition 4: |
A pair of animals is two animals that work together or are brought together so that they can have young.
A pair of horses pulled the carriage.The pair of zebras at the zoo produced a foal this spring.- synonyms:
- team
- similar words:
- brace, couple, set, span, yoke
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pairs, pairing, paired |
| definition: |
When you pair things, you put them into groups of two.
The teacher paired the students and had each pair do their own project.- synonyms:
- couple
- similar words:
- arrange, assemble, combine, connect, join, marry, match, organize, unite
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The words pair, pare, and pear sound alike but have different meanings.
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