pair

pair · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A set of two things used together or regarded as a unit.

  2. 2.

    Two people who are connected in some way.

  3. 3.

    Two members of a legislative assembly who agree to absent themselves so that the vote is not affected.

  4. 4.

    To join or connect to form a pair.

  5. 5.

    To match two things or people.

Forms

plural: pairs

Related words

Antonyms: single
See also: couple, match, two
Synonyms: couple, duo, set, two

Etymology

From Old French paire, from Latin paria meaning "equals," neuter plural of par meaning "equal." The word entered English in the 13th century. Related to peer and parity.