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DUO Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word duo. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word duo. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For DUO

Here is a list of related hypernyms for duo, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
pair brace composition couple deuce double dual ensemble group opus piece tandem team two twosome
Phrases (5)
musical compositionmusical groupmusical organisationmusical organizationpiece of music
Abbreviations (2)
2ii

Alternatives for COUPLE

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