Synonyms for pair off


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pair
Phonetic Transcription : pɛər

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Définition of pair off

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.
  • As in pair : verb make, become a twosome
  • As in balance : verb make equal; cause to have equilibrium

Antonyms for pair off

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