pair
gb/pˈɛɹ/ us/pˈɛɹ/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1300
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A1
entity
1
Two matching things
Two things that are the same or go together.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a pair of [plural noun]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes use 'pairs' incorrectly for single items, e.g., 'a pairs of shoes' instead of 'a pair of shoes'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
couple (Often used for people or things, but can imply a looser connection than 'pair'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
single (Refers to one item rather than two together.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a pair of shoes
|a pair of socks
|a pair of jeans
|a pair of gloves
|a pair of earrings
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|shopping
|clothing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I bought a new pair of running shoes.
- She wore a beautiful pair of diamond earrings.
- These scissors don't work well without the other half of the pair.
- You need a matching pair of socks for the interview.
- The museum displayed a rare pair of antique vases.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I have a pair of blue shoes.
- He bought a pair of black gloves.
- She wears a pair of jeans every day.
- This is my favorite pair of socks.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
2
Two people or animals together
Two people or animals who are together.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
a pair of [plural noun]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'pair' with 'couple' when talking about romantic relationships; 'couple' often suggests romance, while 'pair' is neutral.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
duo (Often used for entertainers or performers working together.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
individuals (Refers to separate persons rather than a connected two.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a married pair
|a dancing pair
|a breeding pair
|a comedy pair
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
relationships
|sports
|animals
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The tennis match was between two skilled pairs.
- They make a great comedy pair on stage.
- A breeding pair of eagles was spotted in the forest.
- The dancing pair won first place in the competition.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The two boys are a good football pair.
- They are a famous singing pair.
- We saw a pair of lions at the zoo.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
3
To match two things together
To put two things together because they go well together.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to pair [something] with [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes omit 'with' in the phrase 'pair [something] with [something]'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
match (Suggests choosing things that go well together, not necessarily forming a fixed set.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
separate (Means to keep things apart rather than putting them together.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
pair wine with food
|pair socks together
|pair students for a project
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|fashion
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Pair this shirt with dark jeans for a stylish look.
- The teacher paired me with another student for the assignment.
- You should pair these cables correctly to make the device work.
- They paired each guest with a host for the evening.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I will pair this skirt with my red shirt.
- She paired me with Tom in the game.
- Please pair the socks before putting them in the drawer.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
4
To link electronic devices wirelessly
To make two electronic devices connect and work together.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to pair [device] with [device]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners confuse 'pair' in this context with 'connect by cable', but here it means wireless connection.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
link (More general; can refer to any type of connection, not just pairing devices.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unpair (Specific to disconnecting previously paired devices.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
pair your phone with the car
|pair headphones with laptop
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|communication
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- You need to pair your phone with the speaker before playing music.
- The smartwatch quickly paired with my phone.
- Make sure Bluetooth is on before you try to pair the devices.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I will pair my phone with the TV.
- Please pair the headphones with your computer.
- Can you help me pair my watch with my phone?
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
pair
IPA
GB/pˈɛɹ/
US/pˈɛɹ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
pair (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (pair)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: pair
- Plural: pair, pairs
Verb
- Base: pair
- 3rd Person Singular: pairs
- Present Participle: pairing
- Past: paired
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
pairs
noun
pairing
verb
paired
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unpaired
adjective
Advanced or less common
pairwise
adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
in pairs
1/ˈɪn pˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase
Arranged in twos
In groups of two people or things.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The students walked into the hall in pairs.
- Please arrange the chairs in pairs for the discussion.
pair off
1/pˈɛɹ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Form couples or twos
To join people or things into twos.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The teacher asked us to pair off for the activity.
- At the dance, people quickly paired off and started moving to the music.
pair up
1/pˈɛɹ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Join with a partner
To join with another person or thing as a partner.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Let's pair up for the science project.
- The coach told us to pair up for the drills.