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twin

/twɪn/

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

Exemplos

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My twin brother and I share the same birthday.

My twin brother and I share the same birthday.

2

The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.

The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.

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We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!

We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
twin
Verb
twin
Adjetivo
twin
Relacionado
twinning
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Dica de memorização

Look at the first two letters 'TW'. This is the same start as the word 'TWO'. A twin is one of TWO children.

Quiz rápido

Mary and her ___ brother both have curly hair and blue eyes.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: twin

Exemplos

1

My twin brother and I share the same birthday.

everyday

My twin brother and I share the same birthday.

2

The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.

formal

The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.

3

We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!

informal

We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!

4

The biological development of twin embryos can vary significantly.

academic

The biological development of twin embryos can vary significantly.

5

The company decided to launch twin marketing campaigns in Europe and Asia.

business

The company decided to launch twin marketing campaigns in Europe and Asia.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
twin
Verb
twin
Adjetivo
twin
Relacionado
twinning

Colocações comuns

identical twins two siblings that look exactly the same
fraternal twins two siblings born together but not identical
twin sister a female sibling born at the same time
twin beds two separate single beds in one room
twin engine a vehicle or plane with two engines

Frases Comuns

twin towns

two towns in different countries paired for cultural exchange

the twin towers

two tall buildings that look the same

evil twin

a humorous way to describe someone who looks like you but behaves badly

Frequentemente confundido com

twin vs triplet

A triplet is one of three babies born together, while a twin is one of two.

twin vs double

A double is a lookalike, but they do not necessarily have the same parents or birth date.

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Notas de uso

The word is most commonly used as a noun, but it can also act as an adjective (e.g., 'twin brother'). When referring to both people, always use the plural 'twins'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget to use 'twins' in the plural when talking about both siblings. For example, saying 'They are twin' instead of 'They are twins'.

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Dica de memorização

Look at the first two letters 'TW'. This is the same start as the word 'TWO'. A twin is one of TWO children.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from Old English 'twinn', meaning 'twofold' or 'double', which comes from the root of the word 'two'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one twin, two twins Used as an adjective before another noun (e.g., twin sister) Regular plural: twins
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Contexto cultural

In many countries, 'twin towns' or 'sister cities' are established to promote trade and tourism between two different locations.

Quiz rápido

Mary and her ___ brother both have curly hair and blue eyes.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: twin

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relative

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generation

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marriage

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married

A1

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A1

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A1

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couple

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