two

  • cardinal number one less than three; 2. (Roman numeral: ii or II.)

  — PHRASES put two and two together draw an obvious conclusion from what is known or evident. two by two (or two and two) side by side in pairs. two heads are better than one proverb it’s helpful to have the advice or opinion of a second person. two-horse race a contest in which only two of the competitors are likely winners. two’s company, three’s a crowd proverb the presence of a third person is not welcomed by two lovers.

  — DERIVATIVES twofold adjective & adverb.

  — ORIGIN Old English.

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