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
Antonyms:
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
Antonyms:
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

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.

    From Wiktionary

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