tandem
Translation
tandem, tandem bicycle
Examples
They rode a tandem bicycle along the coast.
They rode a tandem bicycle along the coast.
The two companies worked in tandem on the project.
The two companies worked in tandem on the project.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) tandem a bicycle for two people They rode a tandem bicycle.
((in)) tandem together and at the same time The two companies worked in tandem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pair, duo
Etymology
From a Latin word 'tandem' meaning 'at length', used humorously in English for a carriage with horses harnessed one behind the other.
Memory Tips
Think of 'two and them' working together, one behind the other -> 'tan-dem'.