twin

noun
UK: /twɪn/
US: /twɪn/

  1. One of two children born at the same time to the same mother.

    1. My sister is a twin, but we don't look alike much. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor confirmed that she was expecting twins at her first scan. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something closely resembling or analogous to another.

    1. This little puppy is a twin to the one my neighbor has. [ ] [ ]
    2. The two cities are considered twin cities due to their close proximity and shared economy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

duplicate double pair match
twin verb

  1. To be born as a twin.

    1. She twinned with her sister. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ewes often twin, leading to a high lambing percentage on the farm. [ ] [ ]

  2. To pair or associate closely, like twins.

    1. The town is twinned with a village in France. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project aims to twin schools in different countries to promote cultural exchange. [ ] [ ]
twin adjective

  1. Being one of a pair of children born at the same time.

    1. She is a twin sister. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having a twin brother has always meant I have someone to share experiences with. [ ] [ ]

  2. Consisting of two similar or identical parts.

    1. The car has a twin exhaust system. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aircraft is equipped with twin engines for enhanced safety and performance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "twin" in English means: One of two children born at the same time to the same mother., Something closely resembling or analogous to another..

The phonetic transcription of "twin" is /twɪn/ in British English and /twɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "twin": duplicate, double, pair, match.

Example usage of "twin": "My sister is a twin, but we don't look alike much.". More examples on the page.