pair

Definition

  • noun: two things that are the same and are meant to be used together
  • noun: two corresponding things designed for use together
  • verb: to put (two people or things) together
  • verb: to make a pair of
  • often used as '(be) paired'
  • synonyms: flight, set, span

Examples

  • The two organizations 'paired up' to educate the public about the threat of global warming.

  • I can't do everything at once—I've only got 'one pair of hands'. [=I am only one person]

  • To avoid competition, breeding/mating 'pairs' stay away from other male chimpanzees.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Do not let the bloat king tempt you again to bed... Pinch wanton on your cheek, call you his mouse... Or let him for a pair of reechy kisses, or paddling in your neck with his damned fingers... ...force you to ravel all this matter out That I essentially am not in madness, but mad in craft (..)
    2015 Hamlet