Two (numeral)

Equivalent to the sum of one and one; one less than three; 2.

Origin:

From middle english two, from old english twā, neuter and feminine form of twēġen, from proto-germanic *twai, from proto-indo-european *dwóh₁.

Examples:

1. Two plus two equals four.
2. I have two dogs and a cat.
3. The company was founded by two friends.
4. He counted to two before continuing.
5. The answer is clearly between one and three, but it is not two.