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twos

tooz

Twos (noun) means the plural of "two," used for groups or multiples of two. Example: “Count the apples in twos to make it quicker.”

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The plural of "two," used for groups or multiples of two.
"Count the apples in twos to make it quicker."
"The children lined up in twos for the school trip."

How to use twos

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMore than one "two" — pairs or groups of two.

Common pairings
in twos twos and threes

Word forms

twosed past tense, twoss singular

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What does “twos” mean?

The word “twos” means the plural of "two," used for groups or multiples of two. In plain terms, more than one "two" — pairs or groups of two.

How do you pronounce “twos”?

“Twos” is pronounced tooz (/tuz/ in IPA).

How do you use “twos” in a sentence?

Here is “twos” used in a sentence: “Count the apples in twos to make it quicker.”

What part of speech is “twos”?

“Twos” is a noun.

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