2020-11-22
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด P – pair & pairs
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Dictionary.com
ออกเสียง pair = ‘PAIR’
ออกเสียง pairs = ‘PAIRZ’
Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree
Pair =
two things that are matched for use together: a pair of socks;
a married, engaged, or dating couple; two mated animals; a pair of horses
Not to be confused with:
pare – to cut off the outer coating, layer, or part of: pare an apple
pear – an edible fruit; the tree itself: partridge in a pear tree
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SYNONYM STUDY FOR PAIR
Pair, brace, couple, span, yoke are terms for groups of two.
Pair is used of two things naturally or habitually associated in use,
or necessary to each other to make a complete set: a pair of dice.
It is used also of one thing composed oftwo similar and complementary parts: a pair of trousers.
Brace is a hunter's term, used of a pair of dogs, ducks, etc.,
or a pair of pistols or slugs: a brace of partridges.
In couple the idea of combination or interdependence has become greatly weakened; it may be used looselyfor two of anything ( a couple of apples ), and even for more than two: I have to see a couple of people.
Span is used of a matched pair of horses harnessedtogether side by side.
Yoke applies to the two animals hitchedtogether under a yoke for drawing and pulling: a yoke of oxen.
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GRAMMAR NOTES FOR PAIR
When used without a modifier, pairs isthe only possible plural:
Pairs of skaters glided over the ice.
When modified by a number, pairs isthe more common form,
especially referring to persons:
Six pairs of masked dancers led the procession.
The unmarked plural pair is usedmainly in reference to inanimate objects or nonhumans:
He has three pair (or pairs ) of loafers. Two pair (or pairs ) of barn owls have nested on our property
Pair signifying two individuals can take eithera singular or plural verb, but it is usually followed by a plural verb and referred to by a plural pronoun:
The guilty pair have not been seen since their escape.
In the sense
“a set or combination of more than two objects forming a collective whole,”
pair occurs chiefly in fixed phrases:
a pair of beads; a pair of stairs.
This use is now somewhat old-fashioned. See also collective noun, couple.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language
Usage Note:
The noun pair can be followed bya singular or plural verb.
The singular is always used when pair denotes the set taken as a single entity:
This pair of shoes is on sale.
A plural verb is used when the members are considered as individuals:
The pair are working more harmoniously now.
After a number other than one, pair itselfcan be either singular or plural, but the plural isnow more common:
I bought six pairs (or pair) of shoes.
BRITISH DICTIONARY DEFINITIONS FOR PAIR
USAGE FOR PAIR
Like other collective nouns,
pair takes a singular or a plural verb according to
whether it is seen as a unit or as a collection of two things:
the pair are said to dislike each other;
a pair of good shoes is essential
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary
usage:
When modified by a number,
the plural of pair is more commonly pairs, esp. of persons:
six pairs of masked dancers in the procession.
The unmarked plural pair is usedmainly
in reference to inanimate objects or nonhumans:
four pair (or pairs) of loafers; two pair (or pairs) of oxen.
See also collective noun, couple.
COLLINS ENGLISH DICTIONARY
pair
adjective
a Scot word for poor
Collins COBUILD English Usage
Pair – couple
1. 'a pair of'
A pair of things are two things of the samesize and shape
that are used together, such as shoes.
Someone has dropped a pair of gloves.
He bought a pair of hiking boots.
When you use a pair of like this,
you can use either a singular or a plural form of a verb.
He wore a pair of shoes that were given to him by his mother.
A pair of shoes was stolen.
You also use a pair of to refer to something
that has two main parts of the same size and shape,
such as trousers, glasses, or scissors.
She has a new pair of glasses.
Do you have a pair of scissors I could use?
When you use a pair of like this, you usea singular form of a verb.
Who does this pair of jeans belong to?
A good pair of binoculars is essential for watching birds.
2. 'a couple of'
In conversation and informal writing,
you can refer to two people or things
as a couple of people or things.
I asked a couple of friends to help me.
We played a couple of games of tennis.
You use a plural form of a verb with a couple of.
A couple of guys were standing by the car.
On the table were a couple of mobile phones.
Be Careful!
Don't use 'a couple of' in formal writing.
3. referring to two people as a 'couple'
A couple consists of two people
who have a romantic or sexual relationship,
for example a husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend.
In Venice we met a South African couple.
Married couples will get tax benefits.
You usually use a plural form of a verb with couple.
A couple were sitting together on the bench.
Common Errors In English Usage Dictionary
Pair (number)
“This is a left-handed pair of scissors.”
“There is a pair of glasses on the mantelpiece.”
“Pair” is singular in this sort of expression.
Note that we say “that is a nice pair of pants”
even though we also say “those are nice pants.”
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expression
Pair & pairs
As a noun, pair can be followed by a singular or a plural verb,
but the singular is always used when pairemphasize unity or oneness:
“This pair of shoes is black.”
A plural verb may be used when the members of a pair are treated as individuals:
“The pair are running rapidly now.”
After any numeral other than one, say pairs, not pair:
“Sue bought three pairs of stockings.”
Do not say “a pair of twins” unless you are referring to four people.
