twice
Americanadverb
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two times, as in succession.
Write twice a week.
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on two occasions; in two instances.
I phoned him twice.
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in twofold quantity or degree; in double the amount or degree.
twice as much.
adverb
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two times; on two occasions or in two cases
he coughed twice
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double in degree or quantity
twice as long
Etymology
Origin of twice
before 1150; Middle English twies, equivalent to twie twice ( Old English twige, cognate with Old Frisian twīa, Old Saxon tuuīo; see twi-) + -s -s 1
Vocabulary lists containing twice
Example Sentences
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Twice a week, he goes on Zoom to receive training from a Canadian Football League quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Twice under Klopp, Liverpool finished a point behind champions Manchester City - including in 2018-19 when they amassed 97 points.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Twice in recent days the White House has had to correct statements the 79-year-old billionaire made in the calls.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Twice there have been national strikes where roads are blocked to stop the flow of travel and goods, and supermarkets were running out of food.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Twice as much food, a larger shelter—it changed things.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
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