twosome

/'tu:səm/

Thân thiện

The two friends are an inseparable twosome at the park.

Definition

Noun: 1. A pair of people who are associated with each other: This refers specifically to two people who are linked, often in a close or ongoing relationship, such as friends, partners, or a couple. 2. Two items of the same kind considered together: This is a less common usage, referring to a set or pair of two identical or similar objects.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (pair of people):
  • They've been an inseparable twosome since they were in kindergarten.
  • The happy twosome celebrated their anniversary with a quiet dinner.
  • On the golf course, they formed a competitive twosome.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a close, exclusive, or romantic bond between the two individuals, more so than a simple "pair."
• It is frequently used in contexts like sports (e.g., golf), games, or social activities designed for two participants.

Variants and Related Words

• Pair (n): A more general and common term for two people or things that are connected or used together.
• Couple (n): Often used interchangeably with "twosome" for two people in a romantic relationship.
• Duo (n): A pair, especially of musicians or performers.
• Dyad (n): A technical or formal term for a group of two.

Synonyms

• Pair
• Couple
• Duo
• Brace (more formal, often for objects or animals)

Related Phrases

• Dynamic duo: An idiom for a highly effective or famous pair of people, often used in a positive, slightly humorous way.
  • Batman and Robin are the original dynamic duo.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a pair who associate with one another
   • the engaged couple
   • an inseparable twosome
2. two items of the same kind

Từ đồng nghĩa

• couple
• duo
• duet