TWIN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TWIN?

Need another word that means the same as “twin”? Find 33 synonyms and 30 related words for “twin” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Twin” are: counterpart, similitude, gemini, twin falls, non-identical twins, mirror image, double, duplicate, carbon copy, replica, image, living image, lookalike, clone, matching, twinned, identical, matched, paired, twofold, dual, parallel, couple, match, mate, pair, combine, join, link, yoke

Twin as a Noun

Definitions of "Twin" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “twin” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The zodiacal sign or constellation Gemini.
• A twinned crystal.
• A twin-bedded room.
• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini.
• A waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho.
• A person or thing that is exactly like another.
• A twin-engined aircraft.
• A duplicate copy.
• Either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy.
• A person who is born while the sun is in Gemini.
• Something containing or consisting of two matching or corresponding parts.
• One of two children or animals born at the same birth.

Synonyms of "Twin" as a noun (14 Words)

carbon copy	A thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper.
clone	A person who is almost identical to another. Vines representing all the 15 existing clones were planted.
counterpart	A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation. The minister held talks with his French counterpart.
double	A double measure of spirits. You must finish the game on a double.
duplicate	One of two or more identical things. He made a duplicate for the files.
gemini	A person who is born while the sun is in Gemini.
image	A standard or typical example. He s the image of his father.
living image	The condition of living or the state of being alive.
lookalike	A person or thing that closely resembles another, especially someone who looks very similar to a famous person. An Elvis Presley lookalike.
mirror image	A faithful depiction or reflection.
non-identical twins	Either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy.
replica	Copy that is not the original; something that has been copied. It is a replica of an antique plaque.
similitude	The quality or state of being similar to something. Conrad uses a range of constructions which express or imply similitude.
twin falls	A person who is born while the sun is in Gemini.

Usage Examples of "Twin" as a noun

• Experiments were carried out using sets of identical twins.
• I thought you must have a double or be a twin.
• The hotel has 54 rooms, of which 4 are twins.
• There was a bruise on his cheek, a twin to the one on mine.
• The twins were approaching their third birthday.

Twin as a Verb

Definitions of "Twin" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “twin” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Grow as twins.
• Bring two objects, ideas, or people together.
• Duplicate or match.
• Give birth to twins.
• Link; combine.
• Link (a town or district) with another in a different country or cause (two towns or districts) to be linked, for the purposes of friendship and cultural exchange.

Synonyms of "Twin" as a verb (10 Words)

combine	Combine so as to form a whole mix. High tides and winds combined to bring chaos to the east coast.
couple	Link or combine (something) with something else. Can we couple these proposals.
duplicate	Duplicate or match. The normal amount of DNA has been duplicated thousands of times.
join	Be or become joined or united or linked. He joined the Communist Party as a young man.
link	Create a hyperlink between web pages or hypertext documents. Rumours that linked his name with Judith.
match	Make equal uniform corresponding or matching. They matched suitably qualified applicants with institutions that had vacancies.
mate	Connect or be connected mechanically. The four cylinder engine is mated to a five speed gearbox.
pair	Occur in pairs. Killer whales pair for life.
parallel	Make or place parallel to something. They paralleled the ditch to the highway.
yoke	Link with or as with a yoke. Two crackheads yoked this girl.

Usage Examples of "Twin" as a verb

• The polished surface twinned his face and chest in reverse.
• The Russian city of Kostroma is twinned with Durham.
• Twin crystals.
• The company twinned its core business of brewing with that of distilling.

Twin as an Adjective

Definitions of "Twin" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “twin” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Forming a matching, complementary, or closely connected pair.
• (of a crystal) twinned.
• Forming, or being one of, a pair born at one birth.
• Being two identical.
• Growing in pairs.
• (of a bedroom) containing two single beds.

Synonyms of "Twin" as an adjective (9 Words)

double	Having two different roles or interpretations, especially in order to deceive or confuse. Double doors.
dual	In an aircraft using dual controls. A dual flight.
duplicate	Having two corresponding or identical parts. A duplicate set of keys.
identical	Derived from a single egg or ovum. Four girls in identical green outfits.
matched	Put together as being equal, similar, or complementary to each other. Evenly matched teams.
matching	Being two identical. The college will provide matching funds to complete the project.
paired	Mated sexually. A characteristic arrangement of paired fins.
twinned	Being two identical. Cerrusite pseudo hexagonal crystals usually twinned.
twofold	Twice as great or many. The twofold demands of the business and motherhood.

Usage Examples of "Twin" as an adjective

• Her twin sister.
• We have twin and three-bedded rooms.
• Twin seed leaves.
• The twin problems of economic failure and social disintegration.
• She gave birth to twin boys.

Associations of "Twin" (30 Words)

akin	Related by blood. A feeling akin to terror.
alike	In a like manner. The brothers were very much alike.
aunt	The sister of one’s father or mother or the wife of one’s uncle. She was brought up by her aunt and uncle.
avuncular	Resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence. He was avuncular reassuring and trustworthy.
brother	A man or boy in relation to other sons and daughters of his parents. The machine is almost identical to its larger brother.
commensurate	Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion. Pay should be commensurate with the time worked.
comparable	Able to be likened to another; similar. The situation in Holland is comparable to that in England.
conformable	Quick to comply. The human adoption of practices which are conformable to biological constraints.
cousin	A thing related or analogous to another. Our American cousins.
crony	A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities. He went gambling with his cronies.
ditto	The same thing again used in lists and accounts and often indicated by a ditto mark under the word or figure to be repeated. If one folds his arms so does the other if one crosses his legs ditto.
equal	Be equal to in quality or ability. A society where women and men are equal partners.
homogeneous	All of the same or similar kind or nature. A close knit homogeneous group.
identical	Having properties with uniform values along all axes. The passage on the second floor was identical to the one below.
indistinguishable	Exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different. They wore indistinguishable hats.
like	A thing or things of the same kind (often used to express surprise or for emphasis. There was this funny smell sort of dusty like.
liken	Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous. Racism is likened to a contagious disease.
likeness	The semblance, guise, or outward appearance of. Man created God in his own likeness.
match	The score needed to win a match. A dynastic match.
matching	Intentionally matched. A blue jacket and matching skirt.
mate	South American tea like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate. My best mate Steve.
niece	A daughter of your brother or sister.
pair	The second member of a pair in relation to the first. You ll now be able to pair your watch directly with a set of Bluetooth headphones.
proportionate	Being in due proportion. Proportionate representation of a minority group.
quasi	Having some resemblance. A quasi success.
resemblance	A way in which two or more things are alike. The physical resemblances between humans and apes.
sibling	A person’s brother or sister.
similitude	A duplicate copy. There is a striking similitude between the brother and sister.
tantamount	Being essentially equal to something. His statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
uncle	An unrelated older male friend, especially of a child. He visited his uncle.