pair

Meanings

• Noun

  A combination of two similar or contrasting things.

  - "A pair of shoes"
  - "A pair of scissors"
  - "A pair of opposites"

• Verb

  To combine or join two things.

  - "I paired the students in teams"
  - "He paired his socks"

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Pronunciation

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2. /pɛɹ/
   
   
   
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4. /pɛɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

pair of spectacles , spectacles

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pair
square , fare , glare

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. pair (English) : A number of two
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pair that leads to same result
pair , pairs , paired , pairing , pair-bond , pair-bonding , pair-bondings , pair-bonds , pair of compasses , pair of virginals , pair production , pair productions , pair off , paired off , pairing off , pairs off , pair of hands , pair (someone) up with (someone) , pair someone up with someone , pair up with , pair up , paired up , pairing up , pairs up

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Forms

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pairs, pairing, paired

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'paire' meaning 'equal' or 'match'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that a pair of dice has six faces, and the sum of the numbers on opposite faces is always 7?

2. The term 'pair' comes from the Old French word 'paire', meaning 'equal' or 'match'.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposites: Opposites often come in pairs, such as hot and cold, light and dark, or good and evil.

2. couple: A couple is a pair of two people who are in a romantic relationship.

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Culture

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In literature and art, pairs often symbolize balance, harmony, or contrast. In music, a pair of drums or cymbals is called a timpani or a crash cymbal.

How to Memorize "pair"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two identical or contrasting objects, such as shoes or socks, to remember the meaning of 'pair'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pair' with the number '2' or the concept of 'twos' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic, such as 'Pair of shoes, two feet to choose', to remember the meaning of 'pair'.

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