couple · n
couple (SOME)
B1 two or a few
Dictionary examples:
I've only been studying for a couple of hours, but my brain feels fried! (0.0)
I've only been at the gym for a couple of weeks. Where are my muscles? (0.0)
I'll be there in a couple of minutes. Don't start the party without me! (0.0)
He'll be better in a couple of days. (15.9)
I'm going away with a couple of friends. (17.3)
We'll have to wait another couple of hours for the paint to dry. (20.7)
She'll be retiring in a couple more years. (23.8)
I've been so busy over the past couple of weeks. (24.5)
The weather's been terrible for the last couple of days. (30.8)
Many economists expect unemployment to fall over the next couple of months. (34.9)
couple (TWO PEOPLE)
B1 two people who are married or in a romantic or sexual relationship, or two people who are together for a particular purpose
Dictionary examples:
The couple tried to assemble IKEA furniture without fighting. (0.0)
The couple argued over who ate the last cookie in bed. (0.0)
The couple practiced their dance moves in the elevator. (0.0)
a married couple (18.9)
A young couple walked into the bar. (21.7)
The couple skated well throughout the competition. (33.3)