noun
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.
"It's odd there were no twos in the winning lottery numbers."
"The people arrived in twos and threes."
"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 notesIn plain EnglishMore than one "two" — pairs or groups of two.
Common pairings
in twos
twos and threes
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- twoss
- Past tense
- twosed
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Frequently asked questions
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.
