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

This news isn’t simply something to give the typical worker indigestion on Thursday, but may be enough to make them think twice before wasting too much money on Black Friday as well.

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The central bank trimmed rates twice since September as a “risk management” move to prevent a sharper rise in unemployment.

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The Federal Reserve has grown worried enough its cut interest rates twice since September, and it may do so again in a few weeks.

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Coach Carson Palmer twice played in the Rose Bowl as a player for USC.

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The alternative options were believed to be Everton and Palace, the latter being where he spent the second half of last season on loan but only started twice.

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