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- [pair]
- /pɛər/
- /peər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pair]
- /pɛər/
Definitions of pares word
- verb with object pares to cut off the outer coating, layer, or part of. 1
- verb with object pares to remove (an outer coating, layer, or part) by cutting (often followed by off or away). 1
- verb with object pares to reduce or remove by or as by cutting; diminish or decrease gradually (often followed by down): to pare down one's expenses. 1
- noun plural pares (of a female) first among equals. 1
- noun plural pares (of males) first among equals. 1
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Origin of pares
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English paren < Middle French parer to make ready, trim < Latin parāre to prepare
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Parts of speech for Pares
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pares popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pares usage trend in Literature
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