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Pair vs. Pare vs. Pear

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pair
Definition

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

Examples

The two old friends paired off

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pare
Definition

decrease gradually or bit by bit

Examples

pare apples

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pear
Definition

sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

Examples

she ate a pear