ii
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Definition
'II' is the Roman numeral for the number 2. It is often used in lists, titles, or names to indicate something is the second in a sequence.
Usage & Nuances
'II' is only used in formal or historical contexts (book titles, monarch names, movies, etc. — e.g., 'World War II', 'King Henry II'). It is pronounced "two" in English, not "eye-eye". Not used for everyday counting.
Spanish: II (número romano para 2)Portuguese (BR): II (número romano para 2)Portuguese (PT): II (número romano para 2)Chinese (Simplified): II（罗马数字2）Chinese (Traditional): II（羅馬數字2）Hindi: II (रोमन अंक 2)Arabic: II (الرقم الروماني 2)Bengali: IIRussian: IIJapanese: II（ローマ数字）Vietnamese: II (số La Mã)Korean: II (로마 숫자)Turkish: IIUrdu: IIIndonesian: II
Example Sentences
This is chapter II of the book.
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King George II ruled England in the 1700s.
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World War II ended in 1945.
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Did you read part II of the series yet?
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My favorite Star Wars movie is Episode II.
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After the break, we'll continue with lesson II.
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