DUO Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word duo. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DUO
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couple | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pair who associate with one another • a pair of people who live together • a small indefinite number • two items of the same kind • (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines verb • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • link together • form a pair or pairs • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||||
twosome | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • a pair who associate with one another | ||||||||
pair | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a set of two similar things considered as a unit • two items of the same kind • two people considered as a unit • a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value verb • form a pair or pairs • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • occur in pairs • arrange in pairs • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||||
brace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support that steadies or strengthens something else • two items of the same kind • a set of two similar things considered as a unit • either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material • a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it • elastic straps that hold trousers up • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities • a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring • a structural member used to stiffen a framework verb • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace • support by bracing • cause to be alert and energetic | ||||||||
couplet | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse; usually rhymed | ||||||||
dyad | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||||
twain | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||||
binary | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or pertaining to a number system have 2 as its base noun • a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation • a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system adjective satellite • consisting of two (units or components or elements or terms) | ||||||||
double | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements • used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis noun • a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base • a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts • someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor) • a quantity that is twice as great as another • raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2 adverb • downward and forward • two together • to double the degree adjective satellite • having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities • consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs • twice as great or many • large enough for two • having two meanings with intent to deceive verb • increase twofold • hit a two-base hit • bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain • do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions • make a demand for (a card or suit) • make or do or perform again | ||||||||
duality | nounn | |||||||
noun • being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses • (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory • (geometry) the interchangeability of the roles of points and planes in the theorems of projective geometry | ||||||||
team | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cooperative unit (especially in sports) • two or more draft animals that work together to pull something verb • form a team | ||||||||
twin | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini • a duplicate copy • a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho adjective satellite • being two identical verb • duplicate or match • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • grow as twins • give birth to twins | ||||||||
duet | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind • two performers or singers who perform together • a pair who associate with one another • a musical composition for two performers • (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble) | ||||||||
duette | nounn | |||||||
noun • two performers or singers who perform together • a musical composition for two performers | ||||||||
distich | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||||
duad | nounn | |||||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||||
span | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the complete duration of something • the distance or interval between two points • two items of the same kind • a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches) • a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. • the act of sitting or standing astride verb • to cover or extend over an area or time period | ||||||||
yoke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment • an oppressive power • two items of the same kind • a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke • support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end • a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together • stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team verb • become joined or linked together • link with or as with a yoke • put a yoke on or join with a yoke |