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pair
1[ pair ]
noun
- two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together:
a pair of gloves;
a pair of earrings.
- something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together:
a pair of scissors;
a pair of slacks.
- two individuals who are similar or in some way associated:
a pair of liars;
a pair of seal pups.
- a married, engaged, or dating couple.
- two mated animals.
- a span or team:
a pair of horses.
- 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.
- 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.
- pairs, pair skating.
- Also called kinematic pair. Mechanics. two parts or pieces so connected that they mutually constrain relative motion.
- Philately. two postage stamps joined together either vertically or horizontally.
- a set or combination of more than two objects forming a collective whole:
a pair of beads.
verb (used with object)
- to arrange or designate in pairs or groups of two:
She paired dancers for the waltz contest.
- to form into a pair, as by matching, joining, etc.; match; couple:
to pair freshly washed socks.
- (of animals) to cause to mate.
verb (used without object)
- to separate into pairs or groups of two (usually followed by off ):
to pair off for a procession.
- to form a pair or pairs.
- to be a member of a pair.
- to match with or resemble another.
- to unite in close association with another, as in a business partnership, friendship, marriage, etc.
- (of animals) to mate.
- Government. (in a deliberative body) to form or arrange a pair.
pair
2[ per ]
adjective
- French. noting any even number, especially in roulette. Compare impair.
pair
1/ 辫蓻蓹 /
noun
- two identical or similar things matched for use together
a pair of socks
- two persons, animals, things, etc, used or grouped together
a pair of scoundrels
a pair of horses
- an object considered to be two identical or similar things joined together
a pair of trousers
- two people joined in love or marriage
- a male and a female animal of the same species, esp such animals kept for breeding purposes
- 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
- two playing cards of the same rank or denomination
a pair of threes
- one member of a matching pair
I can't find the pair to this glove
- cricket a pair of spectacles (the cricketing term) See spectacles
- rowing See pair-oar
- dialect.a group or set of more than two
- logic maths
- a set with two members
- an ordered set with two members
verb
- often foll by off to arrange or fall into groups of twos
- to group or be grouped in matching pairs
to pair socks
- to join or be joined in marriage; mate or couple
- when tr, usually passive parliamentary procedure to form or cause to form a pair
18 members were paired for the last vote
pair
2/ per /
adjective
- a Scot word for poor
Usage
Grammar Note
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 辫补颈谤顎僿颈蝉别顎 adverb
- 耻苍路辫补颈谤别诲顎 adjective
- 飞别濒濒顎-辫补颈谤别诲顎 adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of pair1
Origin of pair2
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of pair1
Idioms and Phrases
- grow a pair, Slang: Vulgar. to act in a stereotypically manly way, as by being brave:
Stop the whining and grow a pair!
More idioms and phrases containing pair
In addition to the idiom beginning with pair , also see show one's (a clean pair of) heels .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The pair will fight three decades after their fathers' rivalry in the 1990s and two and a half years since Benn's failed drug tests led to the cancellation of their 2022 bout.
The pair will be among 16 MPs running the race on Sunday - and Cross thinks there are some parallels between running a marathon and a political life.
The pair were set to fight in October 2022, reigniting a family rivalry after their fathers shared two bouts in the 1990s, before the fight was cancelled because Benn failed a drugs test.
During the investigation, police said they learned the pair were suspects in another city鈥檚 theft and connected them to the stolen jersey and valuable sports cards.
This stylish wine bar perfectly pairs a fried chicken sandwich鈥攖opped with cabbage, cucumber, and buttermilk dressing鈥攚ith a local Aussie vintage.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from 亚洲网紅露点 Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 漏 Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage庐 Idioms Dictionary copyright 漏 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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