pair's

Belonging to two

Pair's is the possessive form of pair, indicating something belonging to or associated with a set of two: The pair's matching outfits drew attention.

It can refer to two people acting as a unit: The pair's chemistry was undeniable.

Less commonly, it contracts "pair is" or "pair has" in casual speech: That pair's been sitting there all day.

possession

belonging

State of fitting in

ownershipLegal right of possession
partner'sBelonging to one's companion
couple'sBelonging to two together

set's · twin's

relationship

couple's

Belonging to two together

spouses'Plural possessive for partners
bond'sConnection's possessive
union'sOf a workers' collective

partnership's · connection's

matching

set's

Possessive of collection

twin'sBelonging to a matched sibling
mate'sBelonging to a friend
fellow'sBelonging to a man

mirror's · corresponding · coordinating

gaming

hand's

Possessive of appendage

deal'sBelonging to an arrangement
hold'sPossessive of grasp
team'sBelonging to a group

bridge's

Opposites

number/quantity

pair'sindividual's

Belonging to one entity

one's · group's · crowd's · many's

Phrases

grow a pairBecome braver, bolder
wine pairingSelecting vintages for dishes
pair upForm a duo
pair of shoesTwo matching foot coverings
pair of glassesCorrective eyewear worn daily
paired upMatched with another

Family

pair, pairs, paired, pairing, pairings, impair, impaired, impairing, impairment

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Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G