“Pair” or “Pare” or “Pear” or “Pere”

Overview

pair / pare / pear / pere are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pair: (noun) a set of two similar things considered as a unit. (noun) two people considered as a unit. (noun) a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value. (verb) form a pair or pairs. (verb) occur in pairs. (verb) arrange in pairs.

pare: (verb) decrease gradually or bit by bit. (verb) remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size.

pear: (noun) sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties. (noun) Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties.

pere: NA

Pronunciation

pair: p·EH·r

pare: p·EH·r

pear: p·EH·r

pere: p·ER

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