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two

|two|

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/tuː/

pair

Etymology
Etymology Information

'two' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'twā', where 'twā' meant 'two'.

Historical Evolution

'twā' changed from Old English word 'twā' and eventually became the modern English word 'two'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'two', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a group or unit of two people or things.

The two of them went to the park.

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Numeral 1

the number following one and preceding three; 2.

I have two apples.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35