twin

//twɪn//
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Noun

twinSingular
twinsPlural
1

One of two children or animals born at the same birth from the same mother.

She has a twin brother who lives in another city.

2

Either of two people or things that are very similar or closely connected.

The two cities are often called twins because of their similar architecture.

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Adjective

twinCanonical form
1

Forming a pair of two matching or very similar things.

The hotel room has twin beds.

2

Born at the same birth as another.

My twin brother and I were born on the same day.

Verb

twinPresent tense
twinnedPast tense
twinnedPast participle
twinningPresent participle
twinsThird-person singular
1

To pair or couple two similar things together.

The city decided to twin the two parks to create a unified green space.

2

To form a relationship between two towns or cities in different countries for cultural exchange.

Our city was twinned with a town in France last year.

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