pairs
Pronunciation: [pɛrz]
Word
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?
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