cardinal number
equivalent to the sum of one and one; one less than three; 2.
(Roman numeral:
ii or
II.)
Phrase
- put two and two together
draw an obvious conclusion from what is known or evident. - that makes two of us
informal that is true of me also. - two by two
(or two and two)
side by side in pairs. - two can play at that game
informal used to assert that one is equally capable of copying another's strategy, to their disadvantage. - two cents
(or two cents' worth)
N. Amer. informal an unsolicited opinion. - two's company, three's a crowd
two people, especially lovers, should be left alone together.
Derivative
Etymology
OE twā (fem. and neut.) of Gmc origin.
