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

They have met twice with the world title on the line and more recently played out a fiercely contested Masters final in 2024, with O'Sullivan victorious.

From BBC

In the first five minutes Murphy twice reached the byeline and put in deliciously dangerous crosses which Isak was unable to turn in.

From BBC

"Tyson looks in great shape. I think he said the other day he's training twice a day, so it'd be very easy for him to go into 10-week camp," Hearn added.

From BBC

“Put your hands behind your back,” Yanez yells twice more as Valdez screams in agony.

From Los Angeles Times

Five party leaders will debate one another twice this week - once in English and once in French.

From BBC