pair off

The phrase “pair off” has 2 syllables: pair off.

It's pronounced as /per ɒf/.


What is synonym and antonym for pair off?

In the thesaurus, “pair off” has 2 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for pair off along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for pair off

  • couple
  • mate

Antonyms for pair off

  • separate

Meanings of pair off

  • verb
    1. To separate into groups of two.
    2. To join two people into a relationship.
    3. To agree with one of the opposite party or opinion to abstain from voting on specified questions or issues.

Example Sentences

  • At the dance, the students pair off to practice their routines.
  • During the activity, participants pair off to work on the assigned tasks.
  • In the cooking class, students pair off to prepare different recipes together.
  • The animals pair off during mating season to find a mate.
  • As the event ends, attendees start to pair off to say their goodbyes.

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