ஆங்கிலம்

pair

gb/pˈɛɹ/ us/pˈɛɹ/
A1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1300
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பெயர்ச்சொல் A1 entity
1

Two matching things

Two things that are the same or go together.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a pair of [plural noun]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'pairs' incorrectly for single items, e.g., 'a pairs of shoes' instead of 'a pair of shoes'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
couple (Often used for people or things, but can imply a looser connection than 'pair'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
single (Refers to one item rather than two together.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a pair of shoes |a pair of socks |a pair of jeans |a pair of gloves |a pair of earrings
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |shopping |clothing |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 entity
2

Two people or animals together

Two people or animals who are together.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a pair of [plural noun]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'pair' with 'couple' when talking about romantic relationships; 'couple' often suggests romance, while 'pair' is neutral.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
duo (Often used for entertainers or performers working together.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
individuals (Refers to separate persons rather than a connected two.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a married pair |a dancing pair |a breeding pair |a comedy pair
கருப்பொருள்கள்
relationships |sports |animals
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The two boys are a good football pair.
  • They are a famous singing pair.
  • We saw a pair of lions at the zoo.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
3

To match two things together

To put two things together because they go well together.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to pair [something] with [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes omit 'with' in the phrase 'pair [something] with [something]'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
match (Suggests choosing things that go well together, not necessarily forming a fixed set.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
separate (Means to keep things apart rather than putting them together.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
pair wine with food |pair socks together |pair students for a project
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |fashion |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
4

To link electronic devices wirelessly

To make two electronic devices connect and work together.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to pair [device] with [device]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners confuse 'pair' in this context with 'connect by cable', but here it means wireless connection.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
link (More general; can refer to any type of connection, not just pairing devices.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
unpair (Specific to disconnecting previously paired devices.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
pair your phone with the car |pair headphones with laptop
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology |communication
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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?
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
pair
IPA
GB/pˈɛɹ/
US/pˈɛɹ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
pair (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (pair)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: pair
  • Plural: pair, pairs
Verb
  • Base: pair
  • 3rd Person Singular: pairs
  • Present Participle: pairing
  • Past: paired
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
pairs noun pairing verb paired verb
Negative and opposite forms
unpaired adjective
Advanced or less common
pairwise adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்

in pairs

1
/ˈɪn pˈɛɹz/
fixed phrase

Arranged in twos

In groups of two people or things.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Let's pair up for the science project.
  • The coach told us to pair up for the drills.

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