Definition of two
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: being one more than one in number
2
: being the second
—used postpositively section 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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