2 (disambiguation) facts for kids

2 and two are words and symbols that mean a pair of things. They are used in many different ways, from counting numbers to describing years, and even in music and sports.

The Number 2

The number 2 is a very important number. It is the first even number and the smallest prime number. When you count, it comes right after 1 and before 3.

What Does 2 Mean?

• 2 (number): This is the number itself, which you see written as the digit "2". It represents two items, like two apples or two friends.
• 2 (year): This can mean the year 2 AD (Anno Domini), which was a very long time ago. It was near the beginning of the Common Era.
• 2 BC: This refers to the year 2 BC (Before Christ), which was two years before the start of the Common Era.

Two in Music and Sports

The number 2 or the word "two" can also show up in other interesting places.

Music Connections

• #2: This was the nickname used by an American musician named Paul Gray. He was a member of the band Slipknot.

Sports Roles

• Catcher: In baseball, the catcher is a player who wears special gear and squats behind home plate. This position is often known as position number 2 on the team.

Other Meanings of 2

Sometimes, "2" or "two" can have other special meanings.

Space and Asteroids

• 2 Pallas: This is a very large asteroid that orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. It was the second asteroid ever discovered.

Internet Slang

• Too: On the internet, people sometimes use the digit "2" as a quick way to write the word "too". For example, "me 2" means "me too".

See also

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• In Spanish: 2 (desambiguación) para niños