Pronunciation: /ɪn tweɪn/
adverb In twain is an adverbial phrase that means into two parts or pieces.
A1 The magician cut the rope in twain with a swift motion.
A2 She tore the paper in twain to create two equal pieces.
B1 The ancient sword was said to have been forged in twain by a powerful blow.
B2 The rock split in twain when struck by the hammer.
C1 The treaty was torn in twain, leading to a breakdown in diplomatic relations.
C2 The artist's sculpture depicted a heart torn in twain, symbolizing lost love.
preposition In twain is a prepositional phrase that indicates a division or separation into two parts.
A1 The magician cut the rope in twain.
A2 She tore the paper in twain to make two equal pieces.
B1 The knight's sword cleaved the enemy's shield in twain.
B2 The ancient scroll was torn in twain by the force of the earthquake.
C1 The artist's masterpiece was divided in twain by critics, some loving it and some hating it.
C2 The treaty was torn in twain by the conflicting interests of the two countries.
formal The sword sliced the fabric in twain with one swift motion.
informal I accidentally ripped my pants in twain while trying to do a split.
slang I tore that piece of paper in twain because I was so frustrated.
figurative The betrayal tore their friendship in twain, leaving them estranged.
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