couple
Two together romantically
A couple is two of something, especially two people in a romantic relationship: a married couple, the couple next door.
As a quantifier, a couple of means approximately two, though it often stretches to mean a few: I'll be ready in a couple of minutes.
In informal speech, the "of" frequently drops: a couple beers.
To couple is to join or connect: The train cars were coupled together.
Two together
- duoTwo working together
- dyadTwo forming one
- braceDevice providing structural stability
- duetPiece for two
match · tandem · pairing · doublet · twain · couplet · deuce · matched
Married partners
- marriedJoined in matrimony
- weddedJoined in matrimony
- husbandMarried man's role
- wifeFemale marriage partner
matrimony · wedlock · nuptials · newlyweds · betrothed · union · vows · anniversary
Romantic partners, affectionately named
- loversRomantic partners
- lovebirdsOpenly affectionate couple
- partnersJoint venture participants
- datingPursuing romantic connections
relationship · affection · passion · courtship · chemistry · infatuation · valentine · amour
Point of connection
- joinConnect or enlist
- attachJoin or connect
- fastenFix securely in position
- hitchTemporary difficulty or snag
hook · clasp · bind · unite · yoke · bracket · splice · conjoin
State of proximity
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- warmthHeat you feel
- connectionA joining or relation
trust · togetherness · devotion · bond · attachment · fondness · empathy · vulnerability
More than two, fewer than many
- handfulAmount a palm holds
- someIndefinite quantity
- fewSmall in number
- small numberLimited quantity
twosome
Two together
duet · match · tandem · pairing · doublet · twain · couplet · deuce · matched · combo
spouses
Married partners
wife · matrimony · wedlock · nuptials · newlyweds · betrothed · union · vows · anniversary · honeymoon
sweethearts
Romantic partners, affectionately named
dating · relationship · affection · passion · courtship · chemistry · infatuation · valentine · amour · soulmates
link
Point of connection
hitch · hook · clasp · bind · unite · yoke · bracket · splice · conjoin · interconnect
closeness
State of proximity
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- warmthHeat you feel
connection · trust · togetherness · devotion · bond · attachment · fondness · empathy · vulnerability · caring
several
More than two, fewer than many
coupleuncouple
Separate connected things
decouple · separate · disconnect · detach · disjoin
couplesingle
One in number
one · individual · bachelor · bachelorette · singleton
- a coupleTwo or so
- married coupleTwo joined in matrimony
- power couplesInfluential romantic partnerships
- fights like a married coupleHabitual trivial arguing
- coupon codeText unlocking retail discounts
- odd coupleUnlikely twosome
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