pair

• Substantivo que designa duas coisas do mesmo tipo usadas ou consideradas juntas, como um par de sapatos ou de luvas; também pode se referir a duas pessoas ligadas por alguma relação, como um casal.

A noun referring to two things of the same kind that are used or considered together, such as a pair of shoes or gloves.

1. Set of twoA1formal

   Two things of the same type that go together.

   Par

   • I bought a pair of shoes yesterday.
   • She has a pair of earrings that match her necklace.
   • He lost one sock from the pair.

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2. A2formal

   Two people or animals considered together, often as partners.

   Par

   • The pair of dancers performed beautifully.
   • They make a lovely pair.
   • A pair of birds built a nest in the tree.

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3. Object consisting of two partsA1formal

   An object that has two matching parts joined together.

   Par

   • He adjusted the pair of scissors.
   • She wore a pair of glasses.
   • The bicycle has a pair of brakes.

• Verbo que indica a ação de juntar ou combinar duas coisas em um par, ou de associar/emparelhar itens entre si.

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.

   Emparelhar

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

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2. B2informal

   To combine or associate two things that go well together.

   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.

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Variantes phrasalpair off