pair (n.)

  1. a set of two similar things considered as a unit

    [ Syn: brace ]

  2. two items of the same kind

    [ Syn: couple , twosome , twain , brace , span , yoke , couplet , distich , duo , duet , dyad , duad ]

  3. two people considered as a unit

  4. a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value

    pair (v.)

  1. form a pair or pairs; The two old friends paired off

    [ Syn: pair off , partner off , couple ]

  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

    [ Syn: match , mate , couple , twin ]

  3. occur in pairs

    [ Syn: geminate ]

  4. arrange in pairs; Pair these numbers

    [ Syn: geminate ]

  5. engage in sexual intercourse; Birds mate in the Spring

    [ Syn: copulate , mate , couple ]

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