Synonyms for

Two

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

Definition

Two means the number 2.

Synonyms & similar words

deuce ii pair duo double twosome deuce brace dyad couple twain twin binary dual duplex doublet second binate bi-

Synonyms by register

Formal

couple pair duo

Informal

couple pair twosome

Literary

brace couple

Antonyms

single one solo individual unique lone

Common collocations

  • two by two
  • two of a kind
  • two weeks
  • two days
  • two years
  • two people
  • two sides
  • two hands

Word family

noun twoness
adjective twin
adverb twice

Usage note

The word 'two' is a cardinal number. It is often used with plural nouns to indicate more than one, but not a large quantity. It can also be used to refer to a pair or couple.

Example sentences

  1. There are two apples on the table.
  2. I have two sisters.
  3. We need two tickets for the movie.
  4. A bicycle has two wheels.
  5. My dog has two ears.

Quotes

  • Two heads are better than one.
  • Two wrongs don't make a right.
  • There are two sides to every story.

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