Synonyms for

Pair

Verb / per / Another word for pair — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

duo partneroff distich brace geminate match couple duet duad mate twosome twain dyad twin pairoff couplet span yoke copulate duo twosome couple set match twin brace dyad duet team partnership combination doublet two double span yoke pairing deuce bin

Synonyms by register

Formal

couple duo twosome brace

Informal

set match team

Literary

yoke span

Antonyms

single individual lone solitary separate unpaired

Common collocations

  • pair of shoes
  • pair of socks
  • a perfect pair
  • a pair of glasses
  • a pair of hands
  • a pair of dice
  • a pair of twins

Word family

noun pair
verb pair
adjective paired

Usage note

When referring to a set of two items, 'pair' is often used with 'of' (e.g., a pair of trousers). It can also refer to two people or things that are closely associated or matched.

Example sentences

  1. I need a pair of scissors to cut this paper.
  2. My mom wears a pair of glasses to see better.
  3. The socks come in a pair, so you get two.
  4. We bought a pair of tickets to the concert.
  5. The birds flew in pairs across the sky.

Quotes

  • The perfect pair is not when you're identical. It's when you compliment each other.
  • Don't pair wine with food, pair it with people.
  • A true friend is one soul in two bodies.

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