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PAIR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Pair.

How to pronounce pair:

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Pair - as a noun

A set of two similar things considered as a unit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brace9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
set3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Two items of the same kind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brace9couple10couplet11distich13duad6duet5duo4dyad9span6twain8twosome12yoke11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
2deuce8iitwo6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Two people considered as a unit

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
building12assemblage15gathering14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A poker hand with 2 cards of the same value

Pair - as a verb

Form a pair or pairs

Example: "The two old friends paired off"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
couple10pair offpartner off

Bring two objects, ideas, or people together

Example: "This fact is coupled to the other one"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
couple10match12mate6twin7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
join11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Occur in pairs

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
geminate11

Arrange in pairs

Example: "Pair these numbers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
geminate11

Example Sentences

"I bought a new pair of shoes."
"She wore a stunning pair of earrings."
"They have a pair of beautiful twin babies."
"Can I borrow a pair of scissors?"
"He always wears a pair of glasses."
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Word Game Points

Is PAIR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pair is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PAIR has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is PAIR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pair is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAIR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is PAIR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pair is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAIR has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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