twice

American  

[twahys] / twaɪs /

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.

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twice British  

/ twaɪs /

adverb

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

   he coughed twice

2. double in degree or quantity

   twice as long

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twice Idioms  

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

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Etymology

Origin of twice

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

Example Sentences

Arteta was not surprised that Martinelli, who is not known for his aerial ability, was able to score twice with his head from corners as "his timing in the box is really good".

From BBC

“I was frustrated. I wanted to work twice as hard to get another offer.”

From Los Angeles Times

He’s tossed 11 picks this season—nearly twice as many as Mendoza.

From The Wall Street Journal

He held a number of ministerial roles from the election of Tony Blair - and had to resign from post twice - until Labour lost power in 2010.

From BBC

With its trademark improvisational, genre-blending style, the band became known for never performing the same show twice, winning an avid and diverse legion of fans, and selling millions of records.

From Barron's