Pair Definition

pâr

paired, pairing, pairs

noun

pairs

Two similar or corresponding things joined, associated, or used together.

A pair of gloves.

Webster's New World

One object composed of two joined, similar parts that are dependent upon each other.

A pair of pliers.

American Heritage

Two persons who are married, engaged, or dating.

American Heritage

A single thing made up of two corresponding parts that are used together.

A pair of pants.

Webster's New World

Two persons or animals.

Webster's New World

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single
one

verb

paired, pairing, pairs

To arrange in pairs.

Webster's New World

To make a pair of (two persons or things) by matching, joining, mating, etc.

Webster's New World

To form a pair; match.

Webster's New World

To join in marriage; mate.

Webster's New World

To provide with a partner.

Webster's New World

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sever
divide
separate

idiom

pair off

to join in, or separate into, pairs

Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Pair

Noun

Singular:

pair

Plural:

pairs

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Pair

pair off

Origin of Pair

Middle English from Old French paire from Latin paria equals pl. of pār a pair from pār equal perə-² in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Old French paire, from Latin paria (“equals"), neuter plural of pār.

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