DYAD Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word dyad. (close relations)
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| couple | nounn | |||||
noun • a pair who associate with one another • a pair of people who live together • a small indefinite number • two items of the same kind • (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines verb • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • link together • form a pair or pairs • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||
| duo | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • two items of the same kind • two performers or singers who perform together • a pair who associate with one another • a musical composition for two performers | ||||||
| pair | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a set of two similar things considered as a unit • two items of the same kind • two people considered as a unit • a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value verb • form a pair or pairs • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • occur in pairs • arrange in pairs • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||
| twain | nounn | |||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||
| twosome | nounn | |||||
noun • two items of the same kind • a pair who associate with one another | ||||||
| combination | nounn | |||||
noun • a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities • a coordinated sequence of chess moves • a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock • a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose • an alliance of people or corporations or countries for a special purpose (formerly to achieve some antisocial end but now for general political or economic purposes) • the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order • the act of combining things to form a new whole | ||||||
| tandem | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another • a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats adverb • one behind the other | ||||||
| team | nounn | |||||
noun • a cooperative unit (especially in sports) • two or more draft animals that work together to pull something verb • form a team | ||||||
| duad | nounn | |||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||
| brace | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a support that steadies or strengthens something else • two items of the same kind • a set of two similar things considered as a unit • either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material • a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it • elastic straps that hold trousers up • an appliance that corrects dental irregularities • a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring • a structural member used to stiffen a framework verb • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace • support by bracing • cause to be alert and energetic | ||||||
| couplet | nounn | |||||
noun • two items of the same kind • a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse; usually rhymed | ||||||
| distich | nounn | |||||
noun • two items of the same kind | ||||||
| duet | nounn | |||||
noun • two items of the same kind • two performers or singers who perform together • a pair who associate with one another • a musical composition for two performers • (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble) | ||||||
| span | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the complete duration of something • the distance or interval between two points • two items of the same kind • a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches) • a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. • the act of sitting or standing astride verb • to cover or extend over an area or time period | ||||||
| yoke | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment • an oppressive power • two items of the same kind • a pair of draft animals joined by a yoke • support consisting of a wooden frame across the shoulders that enables a person to carry buckets hanging from each end • a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together • stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team verb • become joined or linked together • link with or as with a yoke • put a yoke on or join with a yoke | ||||||
