Phrase guide

two of a kind

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Two who are very similar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally, plural, plural-only

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A combination of two cards of the same rank.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: card-games, games

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A hand in which the best combination is two of a kind.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: card-games, games

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: dwie podobne do siebie rzeczy — two who are very similar
  • Finnish: pari — card games: combination
  • Māori: pū rua — card games: combination
  • Polish: para — card games: combination
  • Finnish: parikäsi — card games: hand
  • Polish: para — card games: hand