Duel and Dual are often mixed up. Duel (noun) means A prearranged contest with deadly weapons between two people in order to settle a point of honour. · Verb: Fight a duel or duels, while Dual (adjective) means Consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.
Meaning: A prearranged contest with deadly weapons between two people in order to settle a point of honour. · Verb: Fight a duel or duels.
Synonyms: Single Combat; Fight, Battle, Clash, Encounter, Confrontation, Head-To-Head.
Example: Vijender won by a short head after a great final-furlong duel.
Meaning: Consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.
Synonyms: Double, Twofold, Binary.
Example: His phone served a dual purpose since he used it to call people and as a calculator.
