Two
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tu/ · Part of speech numeral
Quick meaning: Two is a numeral meaning A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••).
Meaning
A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••).
More Meanings
- Describing a set or group with two elements.
- The digit/figure 2.
- (US, informal) A two-dollar bill.
- A child aged two.
- A playing card featuring two pips.
- Two o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
- (film) Ellipsis of two shot.
Example Sentences
The number 2202 contains three twos.
This toy is suitable for the twos and threes.
Venters began to count them—one—two—three—four—on up to sixteen.
In our example, 1210 has 1 zero, 2 ones, 1 two and 0 threes. […] The number has 2 twos.
Word Forms
- twos
Synonyms for two
Depending on context, synonyms include deuce, cardinal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardinal, deuce, two-fold, twofold, two-time, double.
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