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Definitions for Pair

[1] two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves; a pair of earrings.
[2] something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together: a pair of scissors; a pair of slacks.
[3] two individuals who are similar or in some way associated: a pair of liars; a pair of seal pups.
[4] a married, engaged, or dating couple.
[5] two mated animals.
[6] a span or team: a pair of horses.
[7] Government . two members on opposite sides in a deliberative body who for convenience, as to permit absence, arrange together to forgo voting on a given occasion. the arrangement thus made.
[8] Cards . two playing cards of the same denomination without regard to suit or color. pairs, two card players who are matched together against different contestants.
[9] pairs, pair skating.
[10] Also called kinematic pair. Mechanics . two parts or pieces so connected that they mutually constrain relative motion.
[11] Philately . two postage stamps joined together either vertically or horizontally.
[12] a set or combination of more than two objects forming a collective whole: a pair of beads.
[13] to arrange or designate in pairs or groups of two: She paired dancers for the waltz contest.
[14] to form into a pair, as by matching, joining, etc.; match; couple: to pair freshly washed socks.
[15] (of animals) to cause to mate.
[16] to separate into pairs or groups of two (usually followed by off  ): to pair off for a procession.
[17] to form a pair or pairs.
[18] to be a member of a pair.
[19] to match with or resemble another.
[20] to unite in close association with another, as in a business partnership, friendship, marriage, etc.
[21] (of animals) to mate.
[22] Government . (in a deliberative body) to form or arrange a pair.
[23] grow a pair , Slang : Vulgar . to act in a stereotypically manly way, as by being brave: Stop the whining and grow a pair!
[24] French . noting any even number, especially in roulette. Compare impair .
[25] two identical or similar things matched for use together a pair of socks
[26] two persons, animals, things, etc, used or grouped together a pair of horses ; a pair of scoundrels
[27] an object considered to be two identical or similar things joined together a pair of trousers
[28] two people joined in love or marriage
[29] a male and a female animal of the same species, esp such animals kept for breeding purposes
[30] parliamentary procedure two opposed members who both agree not to vote on a specified motion or for a specific period of time the agreement so made
[31] two playing cards of the same rank or denomination a pair of threes
[32] one member of a matching pair I can't find the pair to this glove
[33] cricket a pair of spectacles (the cricketing term) See spectacles (def. 2)
[34] rowing See pair-oar
[35] British and US dialect a group or set of more than two
[36] logic maths a set with two members an ordered set with two members
[37] (often foll by off) to arrange or fall into groups of twos
[38] to group or be grouped in matching pairs to pair socks
[39] to join or be joined in marriage; mate or couple
[40] (when tr, usually passive) parliamentary procedure to form or cause to form a pair 18 members were paired for the last vote
[41] a Scot word for poor

Words related to Pair

combination, duo, couple, two, team, match, marry, mate, combine, twosome, span, yoke, brace, duality, twins, combo, dyad, deuce, doublet, join

Words nearby Pair

painter's colic, painterly, painting, paintwork, painty, pair, pair annihilation, pair bond, pair of compasses, pair off, pair production

Origin of Pair

11250–1300; Middle English paire < Old French < Latin pāria, plural (taken as feminine singular) of pār a pair. See par1

Words that may be confused with Pair

pair, pare, payer, pear, couple, pair, several, (see, synonym, study, at, the, current, entry)

Other words from Pair

pair·wise , adverb
un·paired , adjective
well-paired , adjective

Word origin for Pair

C13: from Old French paire, from Latin paria equal (things), from pār equal

Synonyms for Pair

combination, couple, duo, match, team, two, brace, combine, combo, deuce, doublet, duality, dyad, mates, span, twins, twosome, yoke, two of a kind