Twin
noun
One of two kids born at the same time from the same mother.
My brother and I are twins.
Often appears as...
- identical twins
- fraternal twins
adjective
Made up of two parts that are exactly the same.
They bought twin sofas for their living room.
Often appears as...
- twin beds
- twin engines
verb
To pair two things or people together.
We've twinned our school with a school in France.
Often appears as...
- twin with
- twin cities
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noun
One of two kids born at the same time from the same mother.
My brother and I are twins.
Often appears as...
- identical twins
- fraternal twins
adjective
Made up of two parts that are exactly the same.
They bought twin sofas for their living room.
Often appears as...
- twin beds
- twin engines
verb
To pair two things or people together.
We've twinned our school with a school in France.
Often appears as...
- twin with
- twin cities
Usage tips
Approving
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Pro Tip 1/3Twin Types
Twins can be 'identical' (looking the same) or 'fraternal' (different in appearance).
Are your twins identical or fraternal?
Pro Tip 2/3Twin Dynamic
Twins may have a special connection but aren't always similar in personality.
Though twins, they have distinct tastes in music.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Beliefs
In some cultures, twins are considered auspicious or hold special significance.
In our village, the birth of twins is celebrated with a big feast.
Pro Tip 1/3Twin Types
Twins can be 'identical' (looking the same) or 'fraternal' (different in appearance).
Are your twins identical or fraternal?
Pro Tip 2/3Twin Dynamic
Twins may have a special connection but aren't always similar in personality.
Though twins, they have distinct tastes in music.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Beliefs
In some cultures, twins are considered auspicious or hold special significance.
In our village, the birth of twins is celebrated with a big feast.
Pro Tip 1/3Twin Types
Twins can be 'identical' (looking the same) or 'fraternal' (different in appearance).
Are your twins identical or fraternal?
Pro Tip 2/3Twin Dynamic
Twins may have a special connection but aren't always similar in personality.
Though twins, they have distinct tastes in music.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Beliefs
In some cultures, twins are considered auspicious or hold special significance.
In our village, the birth of twins is celebrated with a big feast.
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The problem is, the urge to ruminate can feel really strong and really important, so it's a difficult habit to stop. I know this for a fact, because a little over a year ago, I developed the habit myself. You see, my twin brother was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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that none of them will lead to a solid middle-class life with a comfortable retirement package and enough to pay college tuition for my seven-year-old twins I was expected to become what I saw and not aim higher however I had a different vision for myself one bigger
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What is epigenetics? -...
so how can they turn out so different even in traits that have a significant genetic component? For instance, why might one twin get heart disease at 55, while her sister runs marathons in perfect health? Nature versus nurture has a lot to do with it,
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The psychology of...
So what causes narcissism? Twin studies show a strong genetic component, although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism.
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
My twin sister Audrey, she had such a big heart. Growing up, we used to call each other our built-in best friends for life. 'Cause we always thought that we would have each other, and she always saw the best in everyone,
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Secrets of the X...
and that's the secret behind the one color blind twin. This pair, called the X and Y chromosomes, influences your biological sex. Most women have two X chromosomes while most men have one X and one Y.
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Why do we have museums?...
A spectacular hodgepodge of zoo, lecture hall, wax museum, theater, and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid,
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4 Adorable Animals That...
wrestling one another each family group will have one breeding pair and when the female is ready to give birth she will usually give birth to twins the entire family helps to take care of the babies
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Sir David Attenborough...
clinging to her back and having a pretty rough ride brown lemurs nearly always produce only a single baby very rarely twins and never three or
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Most Soothing Sir David...
One female even has twins. A rare event amongst ring-tail lemurs and a direct result of a good food supply.
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How to practice...
The problem is, the urge to ruminate can feel really strong and really important, so it's a difficult habit to stop. I know this for a fact, because a little over a year ago, I developed the habit myself. You see, my twin brother was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Video examples
How to disrupt...
that none of them will lead to a solid middle-class life with a comfortable retirement package and enough to pay college tuition for my seven-year-old twins I was expected to become what I saw and not aim higher however I had a different vision for myself one bigger
Video examples
What is epigenetics? -...
so how can they turn out so different even in traits that have a significant genetic component? For instance, why might one twin get heart disease at 55, while her sister runs marathons in perfect health? Nature versus nurture has a lot to do with it,
Video examples
The psychology of...
So what causes narcissism? Twin studies show a strong genetic component, although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism.
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
My twin sister Audrey, she had such a big heart. Growing up, we used to call each other our built-in best friends for life. 'Cause we always thought that we would have each other, and she always saw the best in everyone,
Video examples
Secrets of the X...
and that's the secret behind the one color blind twin. This pair, called the X and Y chromosomes, influences your biological sex. Most women have two X chromosomes while most men have one X and one Y.
Video examples
Why do we have museums?...
A spectacular hodgepodge of zoo, lecture hall, wax museum, theater, and freak show that was known for its eclectic residents, such as bears, elephants, acrobats, giants, Siamese twins, a Fiji mermaid,
Video examples
4 Adorable Animals That...
wrestling one another each family group will have one breeding pair and when the female is ready to give birth she will usually give birth to twins the entire family helps to take care of the babies
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
clinging to her back and having a pretty rough ride brown lemurs nearly always produce only a single baby very rarely twins and never three or
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Most Soothing Sir David...
One female even has twins. A rare event amongst ring-tail lemurs and a direct result of a good food supply.
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Jerry Hall
American Model
I'm one of five sisters. I'm the younger of twins, and we're the youngest of five girls, and we've always been very close. We were pretty much a gang. I take after my mother a lot in terms of personality and character. She was very positive; always looked on the bright side of things. She had a tough time of it with my dad but did her best.
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Kashmira Shah
Indian Actress
I always had a feeling we'd have two girls and we were very excited. Krushna was scared and was like, 'oh my god, these girls would turn out to be like you.' And when I realised that I was having twins, I never said that I need one boy and one girl. I was just keeping my fingers crossed hoping that they would be healthy.
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Shaquill Griffin
Before we got to high school, we created a bond that we told each other we weren't going to leave each other no matter what. When we go to school, we're gonna live with each other. We had a bond - we even said we were gonna marry twins, which is something that is a little difficult now to do.
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Taiye Selasi
Ghanaian Writer
Being a twin, and being my sister's twin, is such a defining part of my life that I wouldn't know how to be who I am, including a writer, without that being somehow at the centre.
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Jermall Charlo
American Boxer
It's not like it's a competition; it's almost like mirror motivation. My twin brother's always pushing me to get better and better, and I'm doing the same thing for him.
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Jenna Blum
American Writer
I have a brother I love dearly, although we're not twins! I'm ten years older than he is, so I sometimes feel like his second mother.
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John Hanning Speke
British Soldier
Twins are usually hailed with delight, because they swell the power of the family, though in some instances they are put to death.
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Stan Van Gundy
American Coach
Being twins goes way beyond my relationship with my brother. That's a lot deeper bond.
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Josh Billings
American Comedian
There are two things in life for which we are never truly prepared: twins.
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Yo-Yo Ma
American Musician
I realized late in life that my twin passions are music and people.
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Jerry Hall
American Model
I'm one of five sisters. I'm the younger of twins, and we're the youngest of five girls, and we've always been very close. We were pretty much a gang. I take after my mother a lot in terms of personality and character. She was very positive; always looked on the bright side of things. She had a tough time of it with my dad but did her best.
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Kashmira Shah
Indian Actress
I always had a feeling we'd have two girls and we were very excited. Krushna was scared and was like, 'oh my god, these girls would turn out to be like you.' And when I realised that I was having twins, I never said that I need one boy and one girl. I was just keeping my fingers crossed hoping that they would be healthy.
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Shaquill Griffin
Before we got to high school, we created a bond that we told each other we weren't going to leave each other no matter what. When we go to school, we're gonna live with each other. We had a bond - we even said we were gonna marry twins, which is something that is a little difficult now to do.
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Taiye Selasi
Ghanaian Writer
Being a twin, and being my sister's twin, is such a defining part of my life that I wouldn't know how to be who I am, including a writer, without that being somehow at the centre.
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Jermall Charlo
American Boxer
It's not like it's a competition; it's almost like mirror motivation. My twin brother's always pushing me to get better and better, and I'm doing the same thing for him.
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Jenna Blum
American Writer
I have a brother I love dearly, although we're not twins! I'm ten years older than he is, so I sometimes feel like his second mother.
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John Hanning Speke
British Soldier
Twins are usually hailed with delight, because they swell the power of the family, though in some instances they are put to death.
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Stan Van Gundy
American Coach
Being twins goes way beyond my relationship with my brother. That's a lot deeper bond.
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Josh Billings
American Comedian
There are two things in life for which we are never truly prepared: twins.
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Yo-Yo Ma
American Musician
I realized late in life that my twin passions are music and people.
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