<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves; a pair of earrings.</li><li>something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together: a pair of scissors; a pair of slacks.</li><li>two individuals who are similar or in some way associated: a pair of liars; a pair of seal pups.</li><li>a married, engaged, or dating couple.</li><li>two mated animals.</li><li>a span or team: a pair of horses.</li><li>Government: two members on opposite sides in a deliberative body who for convenience, as to permit absence, arrange together to forgo voting on a given occasion.</li><li>Cards: two playing cards of the same denomination without regard to suit or color.</li><li>pairs, two card players who are matched together against different contestants.</li><li>pairs, pair skating.</li><li>Mechanics: two parts or pieces so connected that they mutually constrain relative motion.</li><li>Philately: two postage stamps joined together either vertically or horizontally.</li><li>a set or combination of more than two objects forming a collective whole: a pair of beads.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to arrange or designate in pairs or groups of two: She paired dancers for the waltz contest.</li><li>to form into a pair, as by matching, joining, etc.; match; couple: to pair freshly washed socks.</li><li>(of animals) to cause to mate.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to separate into pairs or groups of two (usually followed by off): to pair off for a procession.</li><li>to form a pair or pairs.</li><li>to be a member of a pair.</li><li>to match with or resemble another.</li><li>to unite in close association with another, as in a business partnership, friendship, marriage, etc.</li><li>(of animals) to mate.</li><li>Government: (in a deliberative body) to form or arrange a pair.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>