duo

[ˈdjuːəʊ]

duo Definition

  • 1a pair of two performers or objects
  • 2a musical composition for two performers

Using duo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "duo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The comedy duo performed their latest sketch on stage.

  • Example

    The duo of singers harmonized beautifully together.

  • Example

    The duo of detectives worked together to solve the case.

duo Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for duo

Phrases with duo

  • a pair of people who work together effectively and achieve great success

    Example

    The dynamic duo of researchers published several groundbreaking papers in their field.

  • a two-tone color scheme, often used in design or fashion

    Example

    The new logo features a sleek duo tone design.

  • a popular language-learning app that offers courses in many different languages

    Example

    I've been using Duo Lingo to learn Spanish, and it's been really helpful.

Origins of duo

from Italian 'duo', from Latin 'duo', meaning 'two'

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Summary: duo in Brief

The term 'duo' [ˈdjuːəʊ] refers to a pair of performers or objects, such as 'The comedy duo performed their latest sketch on stage.' It can also refer to a musical composition for two performers. The phrase 'dynamic duo' denotes a pair of people who work together effectively and achieve great success.

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