dual
Advanced/ˈduː.əl/
- adjective
- with two parts, or combining two things
dual in a sentence
- “The piece of furniture serves a dual purpose as a cupboard and as a table.”
- “Everything he says has a dual meaning.”
- “This room has a dual purpose, serving as both a study and a dining room.”
- “the dual role of chairman and chief executive”
What does “dual” mean?
dual (adjective) means with two parts, or combining two things. It is pronounced /ˈduː.əl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dual" mean?
- dual (adjective) means: with two parts, or combining two things
- How do you pronounce "dual"?
- "dual" is pronounced /ˈduː.əl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "dual" in a sentence?
- Here is "dual" used in a sentence: The piece of furniture serves a dual purpose as a cupboard and as a table.
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