Pronunciation

/twaɪs/

Definitions

Adverb

• 1. In reference to quantity or frequency: occurring or happening twice. For example: “She did the task twice to ensure accuracy.”
• 2. Exactly two times; doubly. For example: “He studied twice as hard this time.”

Phrases

• “Twice a day” refers to doing something once in the morning and once in the evening.
• “Twice over” means to do something twice or in duplicate.
• “Twice removed” indicates a relationship that is two degrees of separation.

Example Sentences

• “I need to complete this project twice as fast to meet the deadline.”
• “She visited her grandparents twice a month when she was a child.”
• “The team played twice and won both matches.”

Synonyms

• Double
• Twice-over
• Repeatedly
• Doubled-up
• Twice round

Antonyms

• Once
• Single
• Unrepeated
• Unmatched
• Not twice