couple (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌpəl/

Definition

Two people who are married or in a romantic relationship.

Examples

• The young couple seemed very happy together.

• They have been a couple for five years.

• He is looking for a couple to share his apartment.

How to Use couple

a couple of (prepositional phrase)

A small, indefinite number; a few. — "She bought a couple of books yesterday."

Synonyms of couple

Words with a similar meaning to couple:

• pair
• duo
• partners
• lovers

Antonyms of couple

Words with the opposite meaning to couple:

• individual
• single

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