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pairing

The correct spelling is pairing.

How to pronounce pairing

verb

Say it like: Pay-rin-g

The correct spelling is pairing. To group into one or more sets of two. For example: "The wedding guests were paired boy/girl and groom's party/bride's party."

Usage Examples

The wedding guests were paired boy/girl and groom's party/bride's party.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To group into one or more sets of two.
  2. 2.To bring two (animals, notably dogs) together for mating.
  3. 3.To engage (oneself) with another of opposite opinions not to vote on a particular question or class of questions.
  4. 4.To suit; to fit, as a counterpart.
  5. 5.To impair, to make worse.

noun

  1. 1.The combination or union of two things.
  2. 2.An agreement between two members of a legislative body holding opposite opinions to refrain from voting, so that both may absent themselves.

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