twice

[twahys]

adverb

1. two times, as in succession.

   Write twice a week.

2. on two occasions; in two instances.

   I phoned him twice.

3. in twofold quantity or degree; in double the amount or degree.

   twice as much.

twice

/ twaɪs /

adverb

1. two times; on two occasions or in two cases

   he coughed twice

2. double in degree or quantity

   twice as long

Word History and Origins

Origin of twice¹

before 1150; Middle English twies, equivalent to twie twice ( Old English twige, cognate with Old Frisian twīa, Old Saxon tuuīo; twi- ) + -s -s ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of twice¹

Old English twiwa ; related to Old Norse tvisvar , Middle Low German twiges

Idioms and Phrases

see cheap at twice the price; lightning never strikes twice; once bitten, twice shy; think twice.

Example Sentences

Will people think twice before joining a demonstration?

From Los Angeles Times

The last of those has generated the most goal involvements for this season's late winners - scoring twice and assisting once.

From BBC

Carolina has lost twice, but the defeat to the Cardinals swung on a few plays and early turnovers.

From Los Angeles Times

In other words, even if the present looks like the past — things never happen the same way twice.

From BBC

In 2023, he was arrested twice in one night after an altercation in Berkeley that family members allege occurred after Somerville showed up to a family home intoxicated, according to the outlet.

From Los Angeles Times