pairing off

The phrase “pairing off” has 3 syllables: pair-ing off

It's pronounced as /ˈpɛrɪŋ ɒf/


What is synonym and antonym for pairing off?

In the thesaurus, “pairing off” has 49 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for pairing off

  • antagonism
  • athletic event
  • bout
  • candidacy
  • championship
  • clash
  • concours
  • contention
  • controversy
  • counteraction
  • coupling
  • do-or-die
  • dog-eat-dog
  • emulation
  • encounter
  • engagement
  • event
  • fight
  • game
  • go for it
  • go for the gold
  • horse race
  • jungle
  • marrying
  • match
  • matchup
  • mating
  • meeting
  • one-on-one
  • one-upping
  • opposition
  • puzzle
  • quiz
  • race
  • racing
  • rat race
  • remarrying
  • rivalry
  • run
  • sport
  • strife
  • striving
  • struggle
  • tilt
  • tournament
  • trial
  • tug-of-war
  • warfare
  • wedding

Antonyms for pairing off

Example Sentences

  • During the dance class, the students started pairing off to practice their moves.
  • At the party, guests began pairing off into small groups to chat.
  • In the animal kingdom, mating season often involves individuals pairing off to form bonds.
  • The coach instructed the players to start pairing off for the scrimmage.
  • As the event drew to a close, attendees started pairing off to say their goodbyes.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pairing off, such as: accord, agreement, antagonism, athletic event, bout, candidacy, championship.

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