Twice

/twaɪs/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
Two times; on two occasions.
She called me twice yesterday.
Double the amount or degree.
The recipe says to use twice as much sugar.
In a repeated manner.
He managed to win the championship twice in a row.
To double in frequency or amount.
I need to see the doctor twice a year for check-ups.

Etymology

Middle English twies, from Old English twiga, alteration of twi.

Common Phrases and Expressions

twice as much
A quantity that is double.
twice over
Again; a second time.
pay twice
To pay on two separate occasions.

Related Words

double
Having twice the quantity, size, or value.
duo
A pair of people in a similar context or situation.
duplicated
To make an exact copy of.

Slang Meanings

Twice as good
This pizza is twice as good as the last one.
Two times the fun
Partying with friends is two times the fun!