pair synonyms

pair

n.

couple, mates, two, two of a kind, duo, twosome, combination, combo*, set*, twins, brace*, yoke*, span*, tandem*, dyad*, doublet*, deuce*, partners, duality; see also both.

pair is used of two similar or corresponding things that are associated together or are necessary in twos for proper use a pair of socks or of a single thing made up of two corresponding parts a pair of scissors; couple applies to any two things of the same sort that are somehow associated a couple of dollars, or is used colloquially to mean several or a few I have to buy a couple of things; a brace, meaning two of a kind, applies esp. to certain animals or game birds a brace of pheasants, hounds, etc.; yoke applies to a pair of animals harnessed together for pulling a yoke of oxen; span is used esp. of a pair of horses harnessed together

pair

v.

combine (with), match, balance (off); see join 1, 2.

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