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two

/tuː/
numeral★Beginner— the number after one
general

the number that comes after one and before three

There are two ways to solve this problem.

The number two is used to indicate a quantity or count.

💡

The word 'two' is a basic numeral used in counting and measurement.

Collocations

two of usa group consisting of two peopletwo timesmultiplied by twotwo by twoin pairs of two

Synonyms

secondpairduo

Antonyms

onethree

Related Phrases

two of a kindidiom
two people or things that are very similar
two-facedidiom
hypocritical or deceitful
two centsidiom
a small contribution or opinion

💡Pro Tip

Counting with 'two'

Use 'two' to count objects, people, or quantities. It is a fundamental numeral in English.

⚡Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Always use 'two' to represent the number after one and before three. It is a basic numeral and should be used in counting and measurements.

📖Word Origin

Old English 'twā', from Proto-Germanic 'twai', from Proto-Indo-European 'dwóh₁'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'two' is used to denote the quantity of two items or people. It is a basic numeral in English and is used in counting, measurements, and various contexts.

Word Breakdown

tw
a common root for the number two in many Indo-European languages
root
+
-o
a common suffix in numerals
suffix
English Dictionary

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