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

Notre Dame twice had bases-loaded situations but failed to take advantage, including hitting into a double play in the bottom of the sixth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The plant-based protein company delayed its earnings report at least twice in March, saying it identified errors in previously issued financial statements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

As a result, China's exports to the Middle East grew nearly twice as fast as its exports to the rest of the world last year.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Over the last 10 years, the upward sloping 50 month simple moving average has been touched only twice previously, and both instances provided support before resuming the uptrend.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

There were carrots sometimes, even apples once or twice.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo