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
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “twin” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| 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. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “twin” as a verb can have the following definitions:
| 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. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “twin” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
| 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. |
| 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. |
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