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- [pair]
- /pɛər/
- /peər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pair]
- /pɛər/
Definitions of pairs word
- noun plural pairs two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves; a pair of earrings. 1
- noun plural pairs something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together: a pair of scissors; a pair of slacks. 1
- noun plural pairs two individuals who are similar or in some way associated: a pair of liars; a pair of seal pups. 1
- noun plural pairs a married, engaged, or dating couple. 1
- noun plural pairs two mated animals. 1
- noun plural pairs a span or team: a pair of horses. 1
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Origin of pairs
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
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Pairs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pairs 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".
pairs usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pairs
noun pairs
- complements — Plural form of complement.
- couples — Combine.
- couplets — Plural form of couplet.
- deuces — Plural form of deuce.
- distiches — Alternative spelling of distichs Plural form of distich.
verb pairs
- crossbreeds — Plural form of crossbreed.
- joins — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of join.
- matches — Plural form of match.
Antonyms for pairs
noun pairs
- ones — being or amounting to a single unit or individual or entire thing, item, or object rather than two or more; a single: one woman; one nation; one piece of cake.
Top questions with pairs
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