Twain
noun
An old-fashioned term meaning two of anything.
The river split the city in twain.
Often appears as...
- in twain
- split in twain
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Formal
Literary
noun
An old-fashioned term meaning two of anything.
The river split the city in twain.
Often appears as...
- in twain
- split in twain
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Use
Used mainly in literature to add a classical or historical flair.
The knights battled until they were parted in twain.
Pro Tip 2/3Outdated Term
Modern English typically uses 'two' instead of 'twain' in everyday conversation.
We need two tickets, not 'twain tickets', for the show.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Using 'twain' can evoke a sense of drama or emphasize a separation.
Their hearts were one, but destiny bound them in twain.
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The neurons that shaped...
the pain in your phantom hand almost as though the neuron were obtaining relief for merely watching somebody else being massaged so here you have my last slide for the longest time people have regarded science and Humanities as being distinct see peace know spoke of the two cultures science in the one hand humanities on the other never the twain
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The neurons that shaped...
For the longest time people have regarded science and humanities as being distinct. C.P. Snow spoke of the two science on the one hand, humanities on the other; never the twain shall meet. So, I'm saying the mirror neuron system underlies the interface
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The neurons that shaped...
the pain in your phantom hand almost as though the neuron were obtaining relief for merely watching somebody else being massaged so here you have my last slide for the longest time people have regarded science and Humanities as being distinct see peace know spoke of the two cultures science in the one hand humanities on the other never the twain
Video examples
The neurons that shaped...
For the longest time people have regarded science and humanities as being distinct. C.P. Snow spoke of the two science on the one hand, humanities on the other; never the twain shall meet. So, I'm saying the mirror neuron system underlies the interface
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Quote examples
Maddie Marlow
American Musician
I'd love for us to be on our way to having a career like Reba McEntire or Shania Twain; to be Entertainer of the Year, to have headlined big tours, and really be women when we're doing it.
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Mo Rocca
American Writer
No, no, no separate but equal... never the twain shall meet. And the pendulum kept swinging and it came to rest in the bastard hybrid known as the Daily Show.
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Joe R. Lansdale
American Writer
Twain is my keystone. He reminds me of my people because that's the way they told stories.
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Pontius Pilate
Roman Politician
Whether will the twain will ye that I release unto you?
Quote examples
Maddie Marlow
American Musician
I'd love for us to be on our way to having a career like Reba McEntire or Shania Twain; to be Entertainer of the Year, to have headlined big tours, and really be women when we're doing it.
Quote examples
Mo Rocca
American Writer
No, no, no separate but equal... never the twain shall meet. And the pendulum kept swinging and it came to rest in the bastard hybrid known as the Daily Show.
Quote examples
Joe R. Lansdale
American Writer
Twain is my keystone. He reminds me of my people because that's the way they told stories.
Quote examples
Pontius Pilate
Roman Politician
Whether will the twain will ye that I release unto you?
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