Definitions
Paired is the past tense of the verb 'pair', which means to put things together in a set of two.
Example
She paired the socks together before putting them in the drawer.
Example
The students were paired up for the group project.
Pared is the past tense of the verb 'pare', which means to cut off the outer layer of something with a knife or other sharp tool.
Example
She pared the apple with a knife before eating it.
Example
He pared the wood to make it smooth and even.
Pearled is the past tense of the verb 'pearl', which means to decorate or adorn something with small, round, shiny objects that resemble pearls.
Example
The wedding dress was pearled with delicate beads.
Example
She pearled her hair with small, glittery pins.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between paired and pared, think of paired as referring to things that come in pairs, like socks or shoes. - For pared, think of the word 'peel' which also involves removing the outer layer of something. - To remember pearled, think of the word 'pearls', which are small, round, shiny objects used for decoration.
Remember this!
Remember, paired refers to things that come in sets of two, pared means to remove the outer layer of something, and pearled means to decorate with small, round, shiny objects.
