pair meaning and definition

PAIR noun

Definition of pair (noun)

1. a set of two similar things considered as a unit
   • synonyms: brace
2. two items of the same kind
   • synonyms: brace, couple, couplet, distich, duad, duet, duo, dyad, span, twain, twosome, yoke
3. two people considered as a unit
4. a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value

PAIR verb

Definition of pair (verb)

1. form a pair or pairs
   • "The two old friends paired off"
   • synonyms: couple, pair off, partner off
2. bring two objects, ideas, or people together
   • "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"
   • synonyms: couple, match, mate, twin
3. occur in pairs
   • synonyms: geminate
4. arrange in pairs
   • "Pair these numbers"
   • synonyms: geminate
5. engage in sexual intercourse
   • "Birds mate in the Spring"
   • synonyms: copulate, couple, mate