How to Use "Pair" with Example Sentences

pair (n): two of the same things; two people or things that go together

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Used with verbs:

"Those two make a great pair."
(make, be: is/am/are)

Used with adjectives:

"The wine glasses come in matching pairs."
(matching, multiple)

"She bought an identical pair of shoes."
(identical)

"I can't find a clean pair of socks."
(clean)

"They make a happy pair."
(happy, odd)

Used with prepositions:

"I can't find a pair of socks."
(of)

"The children walked together in pairs."
(in)

pair (v): to put into groups of two

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Used with adverbs:

"The students were told to pair up for the school trip."
(up)

"Girls and boys were paired together."
(together)