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Definition of two
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : being one more than one in number
2 : being the second —used postpositivelysection two of the instructions
Definition of two (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : two countable individuals not specified only two were found
2 : a small approximate number of indicated things only a shot or two were fired
two
noun plural twos
Definition of two (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : a number that is one more than one — see Table of Numbers
2 : the second in a set or series the two of spades
3 : a 2-dollar bill
4 : something having two units or members
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The first known use of two was before the 12th century
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