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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The 34-year-old was twice a break up in the third set and served for the match - only to be taken to a deciding 10-point tie-break.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
While rewatching one of the “Miasma” sequels, Kris takes out a pen and paper, writes the word “DESIRE” in all caps, and underlines it twice.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
That’s roughly twice the overall growth rate, but the increase in affordable homes has still not been enough to meet demand.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
He still plays, he says, around twice a week, a little more if an exhibition’s coming up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Mr. Turing’s legs are twice as long as mine, so I have to run to keep up with his jog.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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