twin
//twɪn//
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.
Synonym
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.