Synonym: both, couple, duo, set, team, two. Similar words: impair, repair, a pair of, painter, campaign, paintwork, air, hair. Meaning: [per /peə] n. 1. a set of two similar things considered as a unit 2. two items of the same kind 3. two people considered as a unit 4. a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value. v. 1. form a pair or pairs 2. bring two objects, ideas, or people together 3. occur in pairs 4. arrange in pairs 5. make love.
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151) The pair were reconciled after Jackson made a public apology.
152) It is easy to describe a circle if you have a pair of compasses.
153) There were a pair of winos sleeping under the bridge.
154) Having an extra pair of hands during busy periods can take the pressure off.
155) The teacher asked us to buy a pair of compasses.
156) A pair of robbers were trying to kidnap his wife.
157) He twisted her arms behind her back and clipped a pair of handcuffs on her wrists.
158) At this point esch chromosome consist of a pair of chromatids and the two associated chromosomes are termed a tetrad.
159) I want a pair of tights to go with this sweater.
160) She burrowed through the clothes in the drawer looking for a clean pair of socks.
161) They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week.
162) If found guilty of drug trafficking, the pair could face the death penalty.
163) She opened the drawer and took out a pair of socks.
164) She put on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.
165) I've bought myself a pair of good stout boots for hiking.
166) Many parents may baulk at the idea of paying $100 for a pair of shoes.
167) The pair met often — at first by chance but later by design.
168) When Jefferson didn't like a pair of goblets given to him as a gift, he asked a local smith to melt them down.
169) A shirt and jersey and an ordinary pair of trousers will do nicely, thank you.
170) The leading pair of planes peeled away on to the right and the other to the left.
171) We need an extra pair of hands if we're going to finish on time.
172) She bought a new pair of trainers especially for the trip.
173) A pair of orioles alighted on the frisking branch of a weeping willow.
174) At the end of the film, the pair of them ride off into the sunset.
175) The back pocket on a pair of jeans is the easiest one to pick.
176) An annual freshman icebreaker called " Dickerella, " in which women and men pair off for trips to a local burger Joint ...
177) She picked up a pair of scissors from the windowsill.
178) I'm going to treat myself to a new pair of shoes.
179) Her parents tried to pair her off with a rich neighbour.
180) You are a fine pair coming as late as this!