In twos and threes

adverb

In small groups of two or three people or things.

The students were asked to form a line in twos and threes.
Visual representation of "in twos and threes" - In small groups of two or three people or things.

Often appears as...

  • walk in twos and threes
  • gather in twos and threes
adverb

In small groups of two or three people or things.

The students were asked to form a line in twos and threes.
Visual representation of "in twos and threes" - In small groups of two or three people or things.

Often appears as...

  • walk in twos and threes
  • gather in twos and threes
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Small Groups

Used when people are grouped casually, not in a strict or formal arrangement.

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At the concert, fans waited in twos and threes for the band to arrive.
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Not Alone

Implies companionship or partnership, as opposed to being solitary.

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They wandered through the fair in twos and threes, chatting and laughing.
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Informal Setting

Suggests a relaxed environment where people can cluster naturally.

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Guests arrived in twos and threes, mingling with a drink in hand.
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Small Groups

Used when people are grouped casually, not in a strict or formal arrangement.

Illustration for Small Groups
At the concert, fans waited in twos and threes for the band to arrive.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Alone

Implies companionship or partnership, as opposed to being solitary.

Illustration for Not Alone
They wandered through the fair in twos and threes, chatting and laughing.
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Informal Setting

Suggests a relaxed environment where people can cluster naturally.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Guests arrived in twos and threes, mingling with a drink in hand.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Small Groups

Used when people are grouped casually, not in a strict or formal arrangement.

Illustration for Small Groups
At the concert, fans waited in twos and threes for the band to arrive.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Alone

Implies companionship or partnership, as opposed to being solitary.

Illustration for Not Alone
They wandered through the fair in twos and threes, chatting and laughing.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Setting

Suggests a relaxed environment where people can cluster naturally.

Illustration for Informal Setting
Guests arrived in twos and threes, mingling with a drink in hand.
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