two — the number 2
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the number 2
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuː/
Example Sentences
- Two heads are better than one.
- I need two hands to carry this heavy box.
- My cat thinks it has two lives left instead of nine.
two
NOUN[/tuː/]
the number 2
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Two originates from Old English twā, which derives from Proto-Germanic *twai, ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *dwóh₁. This root is shared across Indo-European languages, cognate with Latin duo and Greek dyo, reflecting the ancient numerical concept across related language families.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English twā to Middle English two, with the final vowel shift characteristic of Germanic phonological development. The root *dwóh₁ (two) remained relatively stable through this evolution, demonstrating the preservation of cardinal numbers across language change.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Two heads are better than one.”
“I need two hands to carry this heavy box.”
“My cat thinks it has two lives left instead of nine.”
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