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Synonyms & Similar Words
pair
duo
twosome
team
partnership
union
marriage
match
spouse
husband
wife
companion
associate
colleague
friend
ally
mate
counterpart
equivalent
peer
fellow
partner
associate
confidant
consorts
helpmate
paramour
lover
sweetheart
beau
girlfriend
boyfriend
Meaning of Couple
A couple refers to two people who are married, in a romantic relationship, or associated together.
Definitions
- A pair of people, especially two people who are married or in a romantic relationship
- * Two things that are used or regarded together
- * A pair of animals, especially birds, that are together for breeding
Etymology of Couple
The word "couple" originates from the Old French word "cople", meaning "two together", which is derived from the Latin word "copula", meaning "bond" or "tie"
Historically, the word has been used to describe pairs of objects, people, or animals, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to partnership and association
Example Uses
- The couple got married last year and are expecting their first child
- * The couple's argument ended with them not speaking to each other for days
- * The couple's business partnership has been successful for over a decade