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

It measured roughly the size of a turkey, though adults of the species may have been twice as large.

From Science Daily

“The loss of oil in April will be twice the loss of oil in March.”

From MarketWatch

They had impressive victories over New York, Minnesota, Denver, at Houston twice, at Miami and at Orlando during March.

From Los Angeles Times

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

There will be an element of frustration from the English side after they twice came from behind against Bayern last week, only for Momoko Tanikawa to score a late winner for the visitors.

From BBC