twice

/twais/
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twice

I called her twice on the telephone.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • Two times: Indicates that an action or event occurs or has occurred on two separate occasions.
    • Double the amount or degree: Indicates an amount that is two times as much or as many.
Usage and Examples
  • Adverb (Two times):
    • I have visited Paris twice. (I have visited Paris on two separate occasions.)
    • He called the office twice this morning. (He made two phone calls to the office this morning.)
  • Adverb (Double the amount):
    • This book is twice as long as the other one. (This book has double the length of the other one.)
    • She earns twice my salary. (Her salary is double the amount of my salary.)
Advanced Usage
  • "once or twice": a few times, a small number of times.
    • I've seen him once or twice at the library.
  • "twice over": two times, or in double measure.
    • He checked the calculations twice over to be sure.
  • "in twice": in two attempts or installments.
    • He managed to finish the job in twice.
Variants and Related Words
  • Twice-told (adj): told or related twice; hackneyed.
    • The story was a twice-told tale.
  • Twice-laid (adj, archaic): made from reused materials, especially rope.
Synonyms
  • Two times
  • Doubly (especially for degree)
  • On two occasions
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Think twice (about something/doing something): to consider something carefully before doing it.
    • You should think twice before making such a big decision.
  • Twice as nice: used to say something is doubly pleasant or good.
    • The second version of the recipe was twice as nice.
  • Lightning never strikes twice (in the same place): an unusual or unfortunate event is not likely to happen again in the same way or to the same person.
    • Don't worry about another failure; lightning never strikes twice.
  • Twice the man/woman (someone is): to be much better, stronger, or more capable than someone else (often used in comparisons).
    • He is twice the man his predecessor was.
twice

I called her twice on the telephone.

Adverb
  1. to double the degree
    • she was doubly rewarded
    • his eyes were double bright
  2. two times
    • I called her twice

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