He needs to buy a new pair of shoes.
He needs to buy a new pair of shoes.
English
pair
pɛə(ɹ), pɛɹ
Meaning: a set of two things used together
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Example sentences
I need a new pair of socks.
I need a new pair of socks.
I bought a pair of black pants yesterday.
I bought a pair of black pants yesterday.
I need to buy a new pair of skis before our trip to the mountains.
I need to buy a new pair of skis before our trip to the mountains.
The eye specialist recommended a new pair of glasses.
The eye specialist recommended a new pair of glasses.
Usage Notes
Used for two similar things that belong together (like shoes) or for things made of two joined parts (like pants).
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