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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Hypernyms ("2" is a kind of...):
digit; figure (one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "2"):
craps; snake eyes (expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot)
brace; couple; couplet; distich; duad; duet; duo; dyad; pair; span; twain; twosome; yoke (two items of the same kind)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being one more than one
Example:
he received two messages
Synonyms:
2; ii; two
Classified under:
Similar:
cardinal (being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order)
