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PAIRING Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word pairing. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word pairing. (close relations)
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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)

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

combination
nounn
noun

• a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

• a coordinated sequence of chess moves

• a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock

• a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose

• an alliance of people or corporations or countries for a special purpose (formerly to achieve some antisocial end but now for general political or economic purposes)

• the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order

• the act of combining things to form a new whole

coupling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

• a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects

• the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

matching
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• being two identical

• intentionally matched

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

twinning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• producing two offspring at a time

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

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

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

dyad
nounn
noun

• two items of the same kind

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

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

twin
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini

• a duplicate copy

• a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho

adjective satellite

• being two identical

verb

• duplicate or match

• bring two objects, ideas, or people together

• grow as twins

• give birth to twins

Best Hypernyms For PAIRING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pairing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
join arrange assemblage building conjoin deuce gathering occur set two unify unite
Phrases (2)
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Abbreviations (2)
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