How to pronounce pare
American English pronunciation
PAIR
- IPA
- /ˈpɛɹ/
- Syllables
- PAIR (1 syllable)
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What pare means
To peel or slice away a thin outer layer
In a sentence: Grandpa can pare an apple in one long, curly strip.
Where it comes from: It comes through French from a Latin word meaning "to get ready" or "to prepare."
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Another meaning
To make an amount smaller bit by bit, like costs
In a sentence: The family had to pare its spending down to save for the trip.
Where it comes from: It comes through French from a Latin word meaning to get ready. Trimming something down a bit at a time grew from that idea.
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