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pairs

Pronunciation: [pɛrz]

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Learn how to use pairs in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) a pair is a group of two things that are the same or work well together. For example, socks that match each other are a pair.

Example

I bought a new pair of shoes that look really nice.

Example

I lost one shoe, so now I don’t have a complete pair.

Example

Do you have a pair of scissors I can borrow?

Context: “games”

(noun) in games, pairs are two items or players that work together. For example, in a card game, matching cards make a pair.

Example

I found a pair of matching cards during the game.

Example

I couldn’t make any pairs with the cards I had.

Example

How many pairs did you find in the card game?

Context: “matching”

(verb) to pair means to put two things together that go well with each other or are meant to be together. Like when you find a matching sock for one you lost.

Example

I like to pair my shirts with stylish ties.

Example

I forgot to pair my shoes, so I'm wearing different ones.

Example

Can you help me pair these socks?

How to pronounce pairs

Pronunciation: [pɛrz]

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