Two

/tuː/

Meaning & Definition

numeral

The number following one and preceding three; a pair.

I have two apples in my bag.

A group or set of two people or things.

The two of us decided to go hiking together.

Indicating a pair or couple.

They are a lovely couple with two children.

A score or result of two points, goals, etc.

The final score of the game was two to one.

As a colloquial term, used to emphasize that a certain quantity exists.

I need two more volunteers to complete the project.

From Old English 'tū,' akin to German 'zwei' and Latin 'duo.'

two heads are better than one:

It is beneficial to have two people working together.

it takes two to tango:

Both parties are responsible for a situation.

two peas in a pod:

Two people who are very similar or close.

The second item or option in a duo.

I'll take the two, not the one.

To have a dual relationship or situation.

They've been going out as a two for months now.