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

  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,...you could always threaten him... Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,...with a nice pair of ears\Nto go with that tail of his. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,But Hagrid, we're not allowed to do magic\Naway from Hogwarts. You know that. (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
  • (..) Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,Essential bit of equipment, Harry. Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,''One pair of dragon hide gloves.''\NHagrid, Do they mean from a real dragon? Dialogue: Marked=..,Default,NTP,!Effect,They don't mean a penguin, do they? (..)
    2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone