twice
word
/ˈtwaɪs/
twys
/twˈaɪs/
twys
Definition
Two times; on two occasions, or doubled in amount or degree.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for counting or comparing ('twice a week', 'twice as much'). Usually comes before a verb or after 'as' in comparisons. Not used for three or more times—use 'three times', 'four times', etc.
Spanish: dos vecesPortuguese (BR): duas vezesPortuguese (PT): duas vezesChinese (Simplified): 两次Chinese (Traditional): 兩次Hindi: दो बारArabic: مرتينBengali: দুইবারRussian: дваждыJapanese: 2回 - 2度Vietnamese: hai lầnKorean: 두 번Turkish: iki kez - iki defaUrdu: دو بارIndonesian: dua kali
Example Sentences
I called you twice yesterday.
basic
She eats pizza twice a week.
basic
This cake is twice as big as that one.
basic
He’s already seen that movie twice this month.
natural
Don’t make me tell you twice!
natural
Tickets are twice the price at the door.
natural