paired

• Describe dos objetos que están emparejados o unidos entre sí como un par, o que se presentan o funcionan en parejas.

Describes two things that are matched or put together as a set.

1. Matching setB1formal

   Used to describe items like gloves or socks that are designed to be used together as a set of two.

   emparejado (como par)

   • He wore a pair of paired socks, both blue.
   • The gloves are sold as a paired set.
   • She bought a paired set of earrings.

   Sinónimoscoupledmatchedmatchingtwintwinned

   Antónimosmismatchedsingleunpaired

2. Botanical arrangementC1formalscientific

   Describes leaves or other plant parts that grow in pairs on opposite sides of a stem.

   Disposición botánica en pares

   • The plant has paired leaves along the stem.
   • Paired leaflets are common in this species.
   • Botanists noted the paired arrangement of the flowers.

   Sinónimosbinategeminateopposite

   Antónimosalternate

3. Mated for reproductionB2formal

   Describes animals that have formed a pair for the purpose of mating.

   Emparejado (para reproducción)

   • The paired birds built a nest together.
   • Only paired wolves are allowed to breed in the program.
   • The researchers observed the paired dolphins swimming closely.

   Sinónimoscoupledmated

• Verbo que denota la acción de unir o asociar dos cosas, a menudo formando un par, o de hacer que dos elementos correspondan o se complementen entre sí.

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or matching two things together, often as a pair.

1. B1formal

   To join or match two people or things together, often for a purpose.

   emparejar

   • They paired the students for the group project.
   • The teacher paired him with a partner.
   • The app pairs users based on their interests.

   Sinónimoscoupledoublematchmateteamtwinyoke

   Antónimosdivideseparatesplit

2. B2informal

   To combine or associate two things that go well together.

   Emparejar, combinar

   • Pair the wine with cheese for the best taste.
   • She paired the black dress with red shoes.
   • The chef paired sweet and savory flavors perfectly.

   Sinónimosassociatecombinecouplejoinlinkmatchmateteamunite

   Antónimosdetachdisconnectdivideseparatesplit

Variantes phrasalpair off