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two pairs vs two pair

Both "two pairs" and "two pair" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Two pairs" is used when referring to two sets of two items each, while "two pair" is used in the context of poker to indicate having two sets of cards of the same rank.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

two pairs

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to two sets of two items each.

Use "two pairs" when you want to indicate that there are two sets of two items each.

Examples:

  • I bought two pairs of shoes.
  • She has two pairs of earrings.

Alternatives:

  • two sets
  • a couple of pairs
  • a duo of pairs
  • a pair of pairs
  • two twosomes

two pair

This phrase is correct and specifically used in the context of poker to indicate having two sets of cards of the same rank.

Use "two pair" when talking about having two sets of cards of the same rank in poker.

Examples:

  • He won with two pair, aces and eights.
  • She thought she had a winning hand with two pair.

Alternatives:

  • two sets of the same rank
  • a pair of pairs of cards
  • a duo of pairs of cards
  • two twosomes of cards
  • a couple of pairs of cards

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