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Duel vs Duo - What's the difference?

duel | duo |

As a noun duel

is arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.

As a verb duel

is to engage in a battle.

duel

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
  • Historically, the wager of battle (judicial combat)
  • Any struggle between two contending persons, groups or ideas.

    • Verb

  • To engage in a battle.

    • Related terms

    * duellist * duello * truel

    See also

    dual

    Anagrams

    * ----

    duo

    English

    (wikipedia duo)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A twosome, especially musicians.
  • Any cocktail consisting of a spirit and a liqueur.

    • Related terms

    * duet

    See also

    * trio

    Anagrams

    * ----