Word
paired
US/ˈpɛɹd/
UK/pˈeəd/
Definitions
01to put together
B1 · Intermediate
v. to put two people or things together to work as a team or to match.
v. to arrange people or objects into groups of two, often for a collaborative task or to create a functional match.
“The teacher paired each new student with a more experienced classmate.”
“The software automatically paired the wireless headphones with the nearest active device to ensure a seamless user experience.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'with'.
02occurring in twos
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes things that appear or exist in a group of two.
adj. occurring or arranged in a set of two; often used in biological or technical contexts to describe symmetry.
“The birds performed a beautiful dance with their paired movements.”
“The researcher noted that the paired organs functioned independently despite their identical structural appearance.”
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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