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What does "couple" mean?

Vocabulary Word: couple

1. Definition (n.) two people who are dating or married

Examples There will be a lot of couples at the party this weekend. I don’t think many single people are coming.

Examples I’m the only one here who isn’t part of a couple. I wish I had a girlfriend!

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2. Definition (adj.) a small number, usually two

Examples You kids wait here on the picnic bench! I’m going to buy a couple of lemonades for us to share!

Examples You kids wait here on the picnic bench! I’m going to buy a couple of lemonades for us to share!

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3. Definition (n.) two

Examples I’ve been to England a couple of times. The first was in 1996 and the second was last year.

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La Princesse de la vie

Egypt

Could you wait for a couple of minutes, please?

11:10 AM Apr 17 2015 |

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Turkey

I met a sweet American couple yesterday. 

12:46 PM Apr 29 2013 |

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