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couple

couple

Meaning of couple

two people together

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EN-UK/ə ˈkʌpəl/
EN-US/ə ˈkʌpəl/
couple
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couple with Russian translation

couple usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Пара забронировала столик в ресторане на субботний вечер.

The couple booked a table at the restaurant for Saturday evening.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Пара остановилась на углу, чтобы спросить дорогу.

A couple stopped to ask for directions on the corner.

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couple belongs to the topic "Marriage and Romantic Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

coupleпара
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

couple synonyms

Related words worth learning together

pair
Emphasizes two items as a set or unit; neutral and often used for objects as well as people.
duo
Refers to two people, often in the context of a partnership for an activity (musicians, performers); less used for romantic partners.
twosome
Informal word for two people considered as a unit; can imply intimacy or just two people together.
partners
Means people in a partnership; can be romantic, business, or activity partners—context determines meaning.
lovers
Usually denotes romantic or sexual partners; can imply passion or extramarital relations.
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Emphasizes two items as a set or unit; neutral and often used for objects as well as people.

A1Very Often

A pair of shoes sat by the door.

D
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duo

Refers to two people, often in the context of a partnership for an activity (musicians, performers); less used for romantic partners.

A2Often

The comedy duo performed last night.

T
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twosome

Informal word for two people considered as a unit; can imply intimacy or just two people together.

A2Rarely

The twosome left the party early.

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partners

Means people in a partnership; can be romantic, business, or activity partners—context determines meaning.

B1Very Often

They are business partners and also friends.

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lovers

Usually denotes romantic or sexual partners; can imply passion or extramarital relations.

B1Often

They were secret lovers for years.

R
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romantic partners

Emphasizes that the relationship is romantic; a more specific or clarifying phrase than 'couple'.

B1Often

She introduced him as her romantic partner.

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How to pronounce couple and what this word means

couple means couple. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce couple

/ə ˈkʌpəl/

couple translation

couple

couple examples

The couple booked a table at the restaurant for Saturday evening.

couple transcription

/ə ˈkʌpəl/, /ə ˈkʌpəl/

Questions about this word

couple meaning: what does it mean?

two people together

couple pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

couple is pronounced as /ə ˈkʌpəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

couple definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The couple booked a table at the restaurant for Saturday evening. Translation: Пара забронировала столик в ресторане на субботний вечер.

Is couple part of Marriage and Romantic Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, couple can be learned in the Marriage and Romantic Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is couple part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, couple can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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