How Do You Spell PAIRED?

Pronunciation: [pˈe͡əd] (IPA)

The word "paired" is spelled with the letter combination "ai" which has two distinct sounds in English. The "a" is pronounced as the short "e" sound /ɛ/ and the "i" is pronounced as the long "e" sound /eɪ/. Thus, "paired" is pronounced /pe(ə)rd/ with the stress on the first syllable. This pronunciation is important to recognize when using the word in speech and understanding how it differs from other words that may be spelled similarly but have different pronunciations.

PAIRED Meaning and Definition

1. Paired is an adjective that pertains to something being composed of two matching or corresponding parts. It involves the concept of forming a relationship or connection between two items that are complementary to each other, creating a set or couple. The act of pairing typically involves bringing together two or more objects or individuals that share similarities or are intended to work in unison.

   In various contexts, the term "paired" can describe the act of joining, combining, or associating two elements, which can be tangible or abstract. For example, in genetics, paired chromosomes refer to the two copies of each chromosome found in our cells. In fashion, paired garments or accessories refer to two items that are meant to be worn together, such as a pair of earrings or matching socks. In technology, the term used to describe a matched connection between two devices, such as a paired smartphone and Bluetooth headset.

   Additionally, "paired" is often used in the context of pairing people or animals, indicating the act of bringing together individuals based on similarities, compatibility, or a specific purpose. This can apply to partnerships, relationships, or even breeding animals with desired traits.

   Overall, "paired" indicates a connection or relationship between two elements, emphasizing their complementary nature or their intended teamwork.

2. To pair off, to separate from a company in pairs; in Parliament, applied to two members of opposite political opinions when they agree to absent themselves from divisions of the House for a specified time in order to neutralise each other's votes; the term is similarly applied to electors, &c., of opposite views who agree mutually to refrain from voting.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for PAIRED *

• paried 60%
• paird 33.3333333%
• paied 3.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for PAIRED

• paided
• powred
• paraed
• peirod
• baired
• prairer
• cairred
• parrel
• parel
• cired
• paidd
• airred
• porred
• pauzed
• piret
• daired
• upaired
• spired
• paiid
• pairent
• papared
• pawered
• paiud
• putred
• caired
• praire
• spaired
• piered
• taired
• poered
• pairie
• rapaired
• paured
• zaire
• gereed
• laired
• pagret
• pagrud
• payred
• pareed
• paltred
• patrea
• zaied
• patrex
• saibred
• Pailerd
• paiyed
• Kaared
• pareid
• Paiiee
• paivedd
• pasifen
• Prairewaggon

Etymology of PAIRED

The word "paired" comes from the Old French word "par", which means "equal" or "equal to". It originated from the Latin word "par", which has the same meaning. The Latin word "par" is believed to have derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*per-", meaning "to grant, allot". Over time, the meaning of "paired" developed to refer to two items or individuals that are joined or matched together in a balanced or equal manner.

Similar spelling words for PAIRED

• part,
• pardi,
• pareto,
• partee,
• parity,
• pardue,
• parody,
• Pardo,
• pardee,
• parada,
• parady,
• party,
• parodi,
• paridae,
• parade,
• parrot.

Conjugate verb Paired

CONDITIONAL

I would pair

we would pair

you would pair

he/she/it would pair

they would pair

FUTURE

I will pair

we will pair

you will pair

he/she/it will pair

they will pair

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have paired

we will have paired

you will have paired

he/she/it will have paired

they will have paired

PAST

I paired

we paired

you paired

he/she/it paired

they paired

PAST PERFECT

I had paired

we had paired

you had paired

he/she/it had paired

they had paired

PRESENT

I pair

we pair

you pair

he/she/it pairs

they pair

PRESENT PERFECT

I have paired

we have paired

you have paired

he/she/it has paired

they have paired

I am pairing

we are pairing

you are pairing

he/she/it is pairing

they are pairing

I was pairing

we were pairing

you were pairing

he/she/it was pairing

they were pairing

I will be pairing

we will be pairing

you will be pairing

he/she/it will be pairing

they will be pairing

I have been pairing

we have been pairing

you have been pairing

he/she/it has been pairing

they have been pairing

I had been pairing

we had been pairing

you had been pairing

he/she/it had been pairing

they had been pairing

I will have been pairing

we will have been pairing

you will have been pairing

he/she/it will have been pairing

they will have been pairing

I would have paired

we would have paired

you would have paired

he/she/it would have paired

they would have paired

I would be pairing

we would be pairing

you would be pairing

he/she/it would be pairing

they would be pairing

I would have been pairing

we would have been pairing

you would have been pairing

he/she/it would have been pairing

they would have been pairing