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Rule "a pare (pair) of"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: a pare (pair) of
Message: The word "\3" is a verb. Did you mean the noun <suggestion>pair</suggestion>?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pair
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He was wearing a pare of new shoes.
    Correction suggestion: pair
ID: PARE_PAIR [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)