PAIR Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word pair. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PAIR
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couple | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pair who associate with one another • a pair of people who live together • a small indefinite number • two items of the same kind • (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines verb • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • link together • form a pair or pairs • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||||
brace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support that steadies or strengthens something else • two items of the same kind • a set of two similar things considered as a unit • either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material • a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it • elastic straps that hold trousers up • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities • a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring • a structural member used to stiffen a framework verb • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace • support by bracing • cause to be alert and energetic | ||||||||
duo | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • two performers or singers who perform together • a pair who associate with one another • a musical composition for two performers | ||||||||
match | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete • a burning piece of wood or cardboard • an exact duplicate • the score needed to win a match • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group • a pair of people who live together • something that resembles or harmonizes with verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • provide funds complementary to • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • be equal to in quality or ability • make correspond or harmonize • give or join in marriage • set into opposition or rivalry • be equal or harmonize • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | ||||||||
twosome | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • a pair who associate with one another | ||||||||
yoke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment • an oppressive power • two items of the same kind • a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke • support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end • a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together • stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team verb • become joined or linked together • link with or as with a yoke • put a yoke on or join with a yoke | ||||||||
set | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used • evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris • (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols • several exercises intended to be done in series • representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production • an unofficial association of people or groups • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • the act of putting something in position • a unit of play in tennis or squash • the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization • the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon • (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way • any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed • fixed and unmoving • situated in a particular spot or position • set down according to a plan • being below the horizon • determined or decided upon as by an authority • converted to solid form (as concrete) verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • fix conclusively or authoritatively • decide upon or fix definitely • establish as the highest level or best performance • put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state • fix in a border • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc • set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly • locate • disappear beyond the horizon • adapt for performance in a different way • put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground • apply or start • become gelatinous • set in type • put into a position that will restore a normal state • insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) • give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor • urge to attack someone • estimate • equip with sails or masts • get ready for a particular purpose or event • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • produce fruit • arrange attractively | ||||||||
tandem | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another • a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats adverb • one behind the other | ||||||||
team | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cooperative unit (especially in sports) • two or more draft animals that work together to pull something verb • form a team | ||||||||
geminate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a doubled or long consonant verb • form by reduplication • occur in pairs • arrange in pairs • arrange or combine in pairs | ||||||||
mate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the officer below the master on a commercial ship • a fellow member of a team • the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner) • a person's partner in marriage • an exact duplicate • one of a pair • South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea • informal term for a friend of the same sex • South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate • a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king verb • engage in sexual intercourse • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • place an opponent's king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game | ||||||||
spectacles | nounn | |||||||
noun • (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | ||||||||
copulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||||
couplet | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse; usually rhymed | ||||||||
distich | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||||
duad | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||||
duet | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • two performers or singers who perform together • a pair who associate with one another • a musical composition for two performers • (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble) | ||||||||
dyad | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||||
span | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the complete duration of something • the distance or interval between two points • two items of the same kind • a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches) • a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. • the act of sitting or standing astride verb • to cover or extend over an area or time period | ||||||||
twain | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||||