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English noun: duo

1. duo (quantity) two items of the same kind


Synonymsbrace, couple, couplet, distich, duad, duet, dyad, pair, span, twain, twosome, yoke


Broader (hypernym)2, deuce, II, two


Narrower (hyponym)doubleton


Part holonymfellow, mate

2. duo (group) two performers or singers who perform together


Synonymsduet, duette


Broader (hypernym)musical group, musical organisation, musical organization


Instance hyponymLaurel and Hardy

3. duo (group) a pair who associate with one another


SamplesThe engaged couple.
An inseparable twosome.


Synonymscouple, duet, twosome


Broader (hypernym)pair


Narrower (hyponym)same-sex marriage

4. duo (communication) a musical composition for two performers


Synonymsduet, duette


Broader (hypernym)composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music


Part holonymprimo, secondo









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