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Couple
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Simple meaning
What does Couple mean?
A couple means two, or a few.
Dictionary definition
two people or things together, or a small number of something.
Example sentences
Couple in a sentence
easy
I need a couple of pencils.
medium
A couple walked their dog in the park.
hard
The teacher gave the class a couple of minutes to finish the question.
Synonyms
Words like Couple
pairTwo things that go together.
fewA small number of things.
Antonyms
Opposite words
singleOne person or thing instead of two.
manyA large number instead of a couple or a few.
Word family
Couple word family
Base word
couple
noun
couple
Base form.
noun
couples
More than one couple.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does couple mean?
Couple can mean two people or things, or a small number.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to couple when it means two things?
A pair means two things that go together.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses couple correctly?
A couple of minutes means a small number of minutes.
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