pair
- pair
- I UK [peə(r)] / US [per]
noun countable]
Word forms "pair":
singular pair
plural pairs
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1)
a) two things of the same type that belong together
Those boots cost fifty pounds a pair.
I need a pair of earrings to go with this outfit.
a pair of beautiful blue eyes
a pair of shoes/socks/gloves
b) one of the things that form a pair
the pair for/to something:
I can't find the pair for this sock.
2) a single unit made up of two similar parts joined together
My glasses are getting old and I probably need a new pair.
a pair of scissors/binoculars/pliers
a pair of trousers/pants/tights
3)
a) two people who are connected with each other
The pair became good friends.
several pairs of identical twins
b) two people who are doing something together
pair of:
Two pairs of guards stood just inside the main entrance to the museum.
4)
a) a male and female animal who breed
pair of:
A pair of sparrows had made a nest in the hedge.
a breeding pair of tropical fish
b) old-fashioned two horses or other animals used for pulling a vehicle
5) in card games, two cards that have the same number or picture on them
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II UK [peə(r)] / US [per]
verb transitive]
Word forms "pair":
present tense
I/you/we/they pair
he/she/it pairs
present participle pairing
past tense paired
past participle paired
to put two people or things together
We pair the students for particular courses.
The dress looked wonderful paired with a long leather coat.
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pair — pair … Dictionnaire des rimes
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Pair — (p[^a]r), n. [F. paire, LL. paria, L. paria, pl. of par pair, fr. par, adj., equal. Cf. {Apparel}, {Par} equality, {Peer} an equal.] [1913 Webster] 1. A number of things resembling one another, or belonging together; a set; as, a pair or flight… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Pair — Pair, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Paired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pairing}.] 1. To be joined in pairs; to couple; to mate, as for breeding. [1913 Webster] 2. To suit; to fit, as a counterpart. [1913 Webster] My heart was made to fit and pair with thine. Rowe … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pair — 〈[pɛ:r] Adj.; Roulett; bei Zahlen〉 gerade; Ggs impair [frz.] * * * pair [pɛ:ɐ̯ ] <Adj.> [frz. pair < afrz. per < lat. par, ↑ Paar]: (von den Zahlen beim Roulette) gerade. * * * pair [pɛː … Universal-Lexikon
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