Pair and Set

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Pair noun - A set of two similar things considered as a unit.

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Set is a synonym for pair in thing topic. In some cases you can use "Set" instead a noun "Pair", when it comes to topics like group, set of two.

Nearby Words: paired, pairing

Set noun - A group of people acting together within a larger group.

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Pair is a synonym for set in thing topic. Sometimes you can use "Pair" instead a noun "Set".

Nearby Words: setup, setting

old	old pair	old set
good	good pair	good set
special	special pair	special set
particular	particular pair	particular set
Other adjectives: similar, normal, specific, certain, original, single, small, massive, large, big, huge, spare, impressive, main, new, final, extra, last, different, giant.

The Galactic Series is a short-story Space Opera series that differs somewhat in that it is not set in our galaxy, instead being set in a pair of colliding galaxies in the Virgo Supercluster.

Source: Literature / The Galactic Series
The first pair are deflected, but when Shirou attacks with the second set, the first set fly back to hit from behind at the same time.

Source: Precision-Guided Boomerang
As it writhes like a fish on the ground, a pair of reptilian limbs sprout from it, as well as a set of fiery black wings.

Source: Roleplay / Looters Delight

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