two Meaning & Definition
What Does Two Mean?
Two is a noun that means NATO & ICAO radiotelephony clear code (spelling-alphabet name) for the digit 2. As a symbol, it means ISO 639-3 language code for Tswapong. As a numeral, it means A numerical value equal to 2; the number following one and preceding three.
Quick Facts About Two
| Part of speech | noun, symbol, numeral |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //tu// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cardinal, 2 and deuce |
| Plural | twos |
Two Definition (Noun)
- NATO & ICAO radiotelephony clear code (spelling-alphabet name) for the digit 2.
Two as a Symbol
- ISO 639-3 language code for Tswapong.
Two as a Numeral
- A numerical value equal to 2; the number following one and preceding three.
- Describing a set or group with two elements.
Noun
- The digit/figure 2.
The number 2202 contains three twos.
- A two-dollar bill.
- A child aged two.
This toy is suitable for the twos and threes.
- A playing card featuring two pips.
- Two o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
- Ellipsis of two shot.
Numeral
- A numerical value equal to 2; this many dots (••).
Synonyms of Two
Two synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Two
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Two in a Sentence
The number 2202 contains three twos.
This toy is suitable for the twos and threes.
Word Forms & Grammar
two
two (plural twos)
Words That Rhyme With Two
Origin of Two
From Middle English two, twa, from Old English twā, feminine and neuter of twēġen (whence twain), from Proto-West Germanic *twai-, from Proto-Germanic *twai, from Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁.
How Do You Say Two?
You say two as //tu//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Two
Is two a noun or a symbol?
Two is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a symbol and a numeral.
What is another word for two?
You can replace two with words such as cardinal, 2 and deuce. See the full list of two synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of two?
The plural of two is twos.