couple
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/ˈkʌpəl/
pair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'couple' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'cople', where 'cople' meant 'pair'.
Historical Evolution
'cople' transformed into the Middle English word 'couple', and eventually became the modern English word 'couple'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pair', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'two individuals or things considered together'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
two individuals of the same sort considered together.
A couple of swans were gliding across the lake.
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Noun 2
a small number of things.
I need a couple of minutes to finish this.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35