a set of two similar things considered as a unit
[ Syn: brace ]
two items of the same kind
[ Syn: couple , twosome , twain , brace , span , yoke , couplet , distich , duo , duet , dyad , duad ]
two people considered as a unit
a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value
pair (n.)
form a pair or pairs; The two old friends paired off
[ Syn: pair off , partner off , couple ]
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
occur in pairs
[ Syn: geminate ]
arrange in pairs; Pair these numbers
[ Syn: geminate ]
engage in sexual intercourse; Birds mate in the Spring