pair
noun
two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together.
paired
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past participleof pair.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof pair.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
pairnountwo identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together.
Example Sentences
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When our instructor, Master Kim, paired us together for partner drills, I clenched my teeth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Suit trousers were paired with a leather jacket, a boater hat and ballet slippers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
A poached whitefish dish was another standout, paired with rice prepared in several different ways to add contrasting textures.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Meanwhile Queen Camilla also dressed in tartan, paired with the emerald green jacket and feathered hat she wore to a Sunday service at Crathie Kirk last year.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Once a Fowl and a Butler were put together, they were paired for life.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
