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    pair
    /pɛː/

    noun

    • 1. a set of two things used together or regarded as a unit: "a pair of gloves" Similar set of twosetmatching setmatched set
    • 2. an article consisting of two joined or corresponding parts not used separately: "a pair of jeans" Similar set of twosetmatching setmatched set

    verb

    • 1. put together or join to form a pair: "she wore a cardigan paired with a matching skirt"
    • 2. give (a member of a legislative assembly) another member as a pair, to allow both to absent themselves from a vote without affecting the result: "arrangements are usually made between the party whips for an absent member on one side to be paired with an absentee on the other"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPAIR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of pair as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and pronunciation. Find out how to use pair in different contexts, such as sports, business, and romance.

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    Learn the meaning of pair as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use pair in phrases, sentences, and games.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › pairPAIR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Pair is a noun that means two identical, similar, or corresponding things matched for use together, or a verb that means to arrange or form such a match. Learn more about the word history, grammar, idioms, and synonyms of pair.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpair noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of pair as a noun in English. Pair can mean two things the same, two parts joined, two people or two animals/birds.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPAIR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    to form or arrange a pair. SYNONYMS 1. pair, brace, couple, span, yoke are terms for groups of two. pair is used of two things naturally or habitually associated in use, or necessary to each other to make a complete set: a pair of dice.

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    Learn the meaning of pair as a noun and a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, related words, and phrasal verbs of pair in English.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › pairPair - definition of pair by The Free Dictionary

    A pair is two things that are matched for use together, such as a pair of socks or a married couple. Learn how to use pair as a noun, verb, or adjective, and see examples and synonyms.