Dual vs. Duel

Dual
<adjective>
  • Consisting of two parts
    • example:  I have a dual major.
Duel
<noun>
  • A fight, contest, or match between two people
    • example:  I challenge you to a duel.
<verb>
  • The act of fighting
    • example:  They are dueling with each other..

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Examples

Dual
  • How do you like having a dual major?
  • I have a dual citizenship.
  • He uses a dual blade razor to shave.
  • Are there planets with dual moons?
Duel
  • Let's duel!
  • Did you win the duel?
  • Did you watch the duel?
  • I saw them duel.
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