Antonyms for pairing

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pair-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛər ɪŋ

Definition of pairing

Origin : mid-13c., "two of a kind coupled in use," from Old French paire "pair, couple," and directly from Medieval Latin paria "equals," neuter plural of Latin par (genitive paris) "a pair, counterpart, equal," noun use of par (adj.) "equal, equal-sized, well-matched" (see par (n.)). Originally of things. Of persons from late 14c. Meaning "a woman's breasts" is attested from 1922. Pair bond (v.) is first attested 1940, in reference to birds mating.

verb make, become a twosome

Example sentences :

Now, I beseech you, do tell me, have you ever attended to their pairing and breeding?
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Your custom of pairing is not what you call 'urbane' on this world.
Extract from : « The Galaxy Primes » by Edward Elmer Smith

“When I was pairing them off so nicely, without their knowledge,” added the girl.
Extract from : « That Girl Montana » by Marah Ellis Ryan

But wait for the pairing; and the extravagant becomes reasonable.
Extract from : « The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles » by Jean Henri Fabre

Well I rather thought of pairing with one of the Ulster fellows.
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 15, 1914 » by Various

During the pairing season his delight often becomes rapturous.
Extract from : « Birds in the Bush » by Bradford Torrey

In March, when they are pairing, four or five may often be found together in one field.
Extract from : « Poachers and Poaching » by John Watson

This does not apply to the pairing season; the wanderings have then another end.
Extract from : « Poachers and Poaching » by John Watson

Only Jean has the servant-girl habit of pairing off all her friends and acquaintances.
Extract from : « Regiment of Women » by Clemence Dane

The plumage of the male after pairing is like that of the female.
Extract from : « The Natural History of Cage Birds » by J. M. Bechstein

Synonyms for pairing

Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019