Meaning
Two things of the same kind that go together, or one thing with two parts.
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Word origin
From Latin paria, meaning equal things, through Old French paire.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- paria
Grammar
Examples
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"Pair" means two things of the same kind that go together.
scissors.
Here "pair" means one thing that has two parts.
drawer.
"Pairs" is the plural, meaning more than one pair.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 3: pair, climb, storm and 7 more words.