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- [pair awf, of]
- /pɛər ɔf, ɒf/
- /peə(r) ɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pair awf, of]
- /pɛər ɔf, ɒf/
Definitions of pair off words
- noun plural pair off two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves; a pair of earrings. 1
- noun plural pair off something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together: a pair of scissors; a pair of slacks. 1
- noun plural pair off two individuals who are similar or in some way associated: a pair of liars; a pair of seal pups. 1
- noun plural pair off a married, engaged, or dating couple. 1
- noun plural pair off two mated animals. 1
- noun plural pair off a span or team: a pair of horses. 1
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Origin of pair off
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English paire < Old French < Latin pāria, plural (taken as feminine singular) of pār a pair. See par1
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Parts of speech for Pair off
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pair off popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
pair off usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pair off
verb pair off
- balance — If you balance something somewhere, or if it balances there, it remains steady and does not fall.
- bracketed — a support, as of metal or wood, projecting from a wall or the like to hold or bear the weight of a shelf, part of a cornice, etc.
- bracketing — a set of brackets
- make for — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
Antonyms for pair off
verb pair off
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
- disproportion — lack of proportion; lack of proper relationship in size, number, etc.: architectural disproportions.
See also
Matching words
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