Synonyms for

Paired

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

Definition

Paired means to put things together in a set of two.

Synonyms & similar words

match mated alternate copulate pair partneroff couple pairoff opposite geminate mate twin matched coupled twinned united joined linked connected combined related associated correlated coordinated collaborated together grouped bundled clustered

Synonyms by register

Formal

coupled joined associated linked

Informal

matched twinned yoked

Literary

conjoined yoked twinned

Antonyms

single unmatched separate individual unpaired solitary

Common collocations

  • paired with
  • paired up
  • paired samples
  • paired data
  • paired chromosomes
  • paired objects
  • paired items

Word family

noun pair
verb pair
adjective paired
adverb in pairs

Usage note

Often used in technical or scientific contexts to describe items that are naturally or intentionally grouped into twos. Can also refer to a romantic couple.

Example sentences

  1. I paired the red sock with the blue one.
  2. The teacher paired us up for the science project.
  3. The socks were paired by color.
  4. I paired the socks in the laundry basket.
  5. The gloves were paired together in the drawer.

Quotes

  • In life, it's not always about being paired with someone who is just like you. The greatest relationships are those where two people with different strengths and weaknesses complement each other.
  • The best things in life come in pairs - shoes, earrings, and friends.
  • When you're paired with the right person, the world becomes a magical place.

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