Synonyms for

Duo

Verb / ˈdu:əʊ / Another word for duo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a pair of people or things, especially musicians

Synonyms & similar words

twosome yoke twain dyad pair distich duette couplet couple duet duad brace span twosome pair duet couple partnership combination tandem team twinning doublet dyad brace duology twin dual two duad double twain

Synonyms by register

Formal

pair couple twosome

Informal

pair couple twosome two

Literary

couple pair brace

Antonyms

individual solitary single lone solo unaccompanied

Common collocations

  • musical duo
  • comedy duo
  • vocal duo
  • dance duo
  • famous duo
  • dynamic duo
  • husband and wife duo

Word family

noun duo

Usage note

A 'duo' specifically refers to a pair of performers or musicians. While 'couple' can also mean two people, it often implies a romantic relationship.

Example sentences

  1. The comedy duo made the audience laugh.
  2. The duo of dancers performed a beautiful routine.
  3. The music duo released a new album today.
  4. The duo of detectives solved the mystery together.
  5. The cooking duo prepared a delicious meal.

Quotes

  • The essence of a duo is compromise and cooperation between two people.
  • When you're in a duo, you have to learn how to share.
  • A duo is like a marriage, without the sex.

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