Siamese Twins (linguistics) - Structure

Structure

The structure of any Siamese twins phrase has words that are related in some way. The words comprising a Siamese twins phrase may be synonyms, antonyms, include alliterations or similar-sounding words that often rhyme. Other varieties of Siamese twins may also be possible.

Examples below are split into various tables; some may belong in more than one table but are listed only once.

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