One of two children or animals born at the same birth
“She wasn't envious of her twin, only proud.”
A person or thing that is a matching counterpart to another, typically forming a pair
“Laila shrugs as she digs the sock's twin out of the pile.”
A person or thing that is exactly like another
“Her money purse is an exact twin of mine, even down to the gold-colored frame.”
A group or unit of two people or things
A male sibling
Consisting of two parts or members, forming a pair
“Young chaired a committee to review the twin failures of the exploration program.”
Matching or identical to a great degree
“No one thought the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and South Street would be flanked by twin skyscrapers.”
Having similar, corresponding or related qualities or characteristics
“The twin concepts of exclusive rights and infringement are related.”
Of the same class, origin, or design, as another
To pair or be paired together
“A major project will be taking place to twin the road between Exits 3 and 5.”
To physically join or connect two things
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