1. number two. 2. two: the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number. 3. being one more than one; "he received two messages". 4. two: being one more than one; "he received two messages". 5. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number. 6. a way of writing 'to' or 'too', used especially in emails and text messages. 7. If something is, it exists. 8. The form `be' is used occasionally instead of the normal forms of the present tense, especially after `whether'. The chemical agent, whether it be mustard gas or nerve gas, can be absorbed by the skin. 9. If you talk about what would happen if it wasn't for someone or something, you mean that they are the only thing that is preventing it from happening. I could happily move back into a flat if it wasn't for the fact that I'd miss my garden If it hadn't been for her your father would be alive today. 10. You use be in expressions like to be fair, to be honest, or to be serious to introduce an additional statement or opinion, and to indicate that you are trying to be fair, honest, or serious. She's always noticed. But then, to be honest, Ghislaine likes being noticed It enabled students to devote more time to their studies, or to be more accurate, more time to relaxation.