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.

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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!