couple
31couple — I n. a married; unmarried couple II v. (D; tr.) to couple to, with (to couple a dining car to a train) * * * [ kʌp(ə)l] unmarried couple with (to couple a dining car to a train) (D; tr.) to couple to a married …
32couple — 1 / kVpFl/ noun 1 a couple a) two things or people of the same kind: We just need a couple more chairs so everyone can sit down. (+ of): There s a couple of girls waiting for you outside. b) a small number of things (+ of): I don t know why I… …
33couple — cou•ple [[t]ˈkʌp əl[/t]] n. v. pled, pling 1) a combination of two of a kind; pair 2) a grouping of two persons, as a married or engaged pair, lovers, or dance partners 3) any two persons considered together 4) a small number; few: We met a… …
34couple on — verb link together can we couple these proposals? • Syn: ↑couple, ↑couple up • Ant: ↑uncouple (for: ↑couple) • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
35couple up — verb link together can we couple these proposals? • Syn: ↑couple, ↑couple on • Ant: ↑uncouple (for: ↑couple) • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …
36couple — n. & v. n. 1 (usu. foll. by of; often as sing.) a two (a couple of girls). b about two (a couple of hours). 2 (often as sing.) a a married or engaged pair. b a pair of partners in a dance, a game, etc. c a pair of rafters. 3 (pl. couple) a pair… …
37couple — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ adorable (AmE), attractive, beautiful, cute (AmE), good looking, great, handsome, lovely ▪ happy …
38couple — The idea, fiercely adhered to in some quarters, that couple must always be singular is both pointless and unsupported by wider authority. When a couple are thought of as separate individuals ( The couple were apprehended in different counties ;… …
39couple — Nombre: un couple d œufs; dites, une couple , s. f. Un couple se dit en parlant d un mari et d une femme: voilà un beau couple …
40couple*/*/*/ — [ˈkʌp(ə)l] noun I 1) [singular] informal two things or people of the same type ‘Has he had any serious girlfriends? ‘A couple. [/ex] Take a couple of aspirin – you ll soon feel better.[/ex] 2) [singular] a small number of things or people There… …
