twice
TWYS/twaɪs/
- 1Two times, or on two different occasions.
Like doing something one time, and then doing it again.
I have read that book twice.
She knocked twice before opening the door.
UsageSay twice a day or twice a week for how often.
- 2Two times as much, as large, or as strong.
Like having two cookies instead of just one.
This box is twice as heavy as that one.
The new engine is twice as powerful as the old one.
UsageSay twice as big as something, or twice the size of it.
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Origin
It comes from Old English twīġes, meaning "twice," built from a word for "twice" plus an old ending.
Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts
- Twice comes from Old English twīġes, meaning “twice.” en.wiktionary.org
- Old English twīġes was built from a word meaning “twice” plus an old ending. en.wiktionary.org