pair

pair
pair1 [ per ] noun count ***
▸ 1 two matching things
▸ 2 something made of two parts
▸ 3 two people
▸ 4 two animals
▸ 5 in card games
▸ + PHRASES
1. ) two things of the same type that belong together:
Those boots cost fifty dollars a pair.
pair of: I need a pair of earrings to go with this outfit.
a pair of beautiful blue eyes
a pair of shoes/socks/gloves
a ) 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:
a pair of pants/tights
My glasses are getting old and I probably need a new pair.
pair of: a pair of scissors/binoculars/pliers
3. ) two people who are connected with each other:
The pair became good friends.
pair of: several pairs of identical twins
a pair of lovers
a ) two people who are doing something together:
pair of: Two pairs of guards stood just inside the main entrance to the museum.
4. ) a male and female animal who BREED (=produce baby animals):
pair of: A pair of sparrows had made a nest in the hedge.
a breeding pair of tropical fish
a ) OLD-FASHIONED two horses or other animals used for pulling a vehicle:
a carriage and pair
5. ) in card games, two cards that have the same number or picture on them
an extra pair of hands
another person who can help you to do something:
An extra pair of hands will make the job that much easier.
in pairs
in groups of two people or things:
The children work in pairs.
Seats are arranged in pairs.
pair
pair 2 [ per ] verb transitive
to put two people or things together:
pair someone/something with someone/something: Woods was paired with Duval for the final round.
The dress looked wonderful paired with a long leather coat.
,pair `off phrasal verb intransitive or transitive
to start a romantic relationship with someone, or to bring two people together because you want them to have a relationship with each other:
pair someone off with someone: They paired me off with a gorgeous man.
,pair `up phrasal verb intransitive or transitive
to form a pair or make two people form a pair:
Two students from each class pair up to produce a short play.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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Synonyms:
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