Paired
[peəd]
Definitions
2 meaningsTo arrange or associate things or people in pairs.
[peəd]
To connect or associate two things or people.
The students were paired for a debate.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a party, and the host decides to match you with someone else for a game. That's like being paired! It's when two things or people are put together, like peanut butter and jelly.
👶 For kids: To put two things or people together, like matching socks or having a playdate.
More Examples
We paired the wine with the cheese.
He paired the socks before putting them in the drawer.
How It's Used
"The researcher paired the experimental and control groups."
"They were paired together for the dance competition."
Existing or arranged as a pair.
[peəd]
Forming a pair; connected or associated.
They had a paired set of candlesticks.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have two of the exact same thing, like two socks or two shoes. If they are matching, they are paired. They go together!
👶 For kids: When things come in two, like shoes or gloves!
More Examples
The software worked with paired devices.
The paired data provided a clear insight.
How It's Used
"She wore a paired set of earrings."
"The paired devices communicated flawlessly."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
pair off
To form couples or pairs, often in a social context.
"As the music started, everyone began to pair off."
From the verb 'pair', derived from Old French 'paire' meaning 'a pair, couple', ultimately from Latin 'par' meaning 'equal'.
The word 'paired' has been used since the 16th century, initially referencing a couple or set of items designed for use together.
Memory tip
Think of two things or people becoming a pair like socks or dance partners.
Word Origin
"equal"