Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

In twain

prep_phrase

Definitions

Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    In two, in halves, into two parts, asunder archaic

    "When the masked stranger hew with his axe, the baker's head did split in twain and his body fell like a lump to the ground in turn."

Etymology

From Middle English in tweyn, in twen, in tweyne (also as on tweyne). Compare Old English on twēġen (“in two”).

See also for "in twain"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: intwain