pair

1. pair (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Two alike or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

Example: I couldn't decide which of the pair of designer shirts I preferred, so I bought the pair.

Concept: Пара

Polarities of the concept

2. pair (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Two alike or identical things taken together; often followed by of.: One of the constituent items that make up a pair.

Example: [S]he had finished the second sock, and pulled its pair out of the bag before handing them to her husband.

3. pair (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Two people in a relationship, partnership or friendship.

Example: Spouses should make a great pair.

4. pair (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To group into one or more sets of two.

Example: The wedding guests were paired boy/girl and groom's party/bride's party.

5. pair (verb) — sense 5

Definition: to link two electronic devices wirelessly together, especially through a protocol such as Bluetooth.

Example: It was not possible to pair my smartphone with an incompatible smartwatch.

6. pair (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To bring two (animals, notably dogs) together for mating.