- pronunciation:
- dul
[or]
du
l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or having two parts; double.
Brushing your teeth has the dual purpose of cleaning your teeth and freshening your breath.- similar words:
- double
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| related words: |
split, twin |
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| derivations: |
dually (adv.), duality (n.) |
The words
dual and
duel sound alike but have different meanings. To find out what these two words have in common, look up
duel.