The Opposite(Antonym) of “paired”
The antonyms of paired are unpaired and single. The antonyms unpaired and single convey a state of being alone or not having a partner. They are opposite in meaning to paired, which means to be matched or coupled with another.
Definitions and Examples of unpaired, single
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not matched or coupled with another; not forming a pair.
Example
The unpaired sock was left in the laundry basket.
Not having a partner or spouse; not involved in a romantic relationship.
Example
She enjoyed the freedom of being single and traveling wherever she wanted.
Key Differences: unpaired vs single
- 1Unpaired refers to objects that are not matched or coupled with another, while single refers to people who do not have a partner or spouse.
- 2Unpaired is a complementary antonym, meaning it is the opposite of paired, while single is a gradable antonym, meaning it can have varying degrees of intensity.
Effective Usage of unpaired, single
- 1Describing Objects: Use unpaired to describe objects that are not matched or coupled with another.
- 2Describing People: Use single to describe people who do not have a partner or spouse.
- 3Mathematics: Use paired and unpaired to describe numbers that can be divided into two equal parts.
Remember this!
The antonyms of paired are unpaired and single. Unpaired refers to objects that are not matched or coupled with another, while single refers to people who do not have a partner or spouse. Use these words to describe objects and people, and in mathematics to describe numbers that can be divided into two equal parts.
