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

  • (..) and remove the fortune from this cookie without breaking it. I can do that. Check out these brows. I know my way around a pair of twzies, mm! Is that bright? Huh? Is it bright? Is it too bright? Lots of distractions in surgery. Blood everywhere... ooh! (..)
    2010 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our Thanks Season: 9 Episode 13
  • (..) we've all written about Ben. Pass 'em up. Really? Nothing? Ah. Thank you, drew. This is a receipt for a pair of pants. Yeah, well, I didn't want to leave you hanging, and I'm gonna need that back. I'm probably gonna return those pants. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our Thanks Season: 9 Episode 13