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twice

/twaɪs/adverb1 syllable

Twice means: to double the degree.

Synonyms for twice6

adverb, as in to double the degree

doubly, double

also used for twice

two times, bis, twicet, twofold

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What does twice mean?2

adverb

1

to double the degree“she was doubly rewarded”

2

two times“I called her twice”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with twice?18

two syllables

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Twice in a sentence

  • Having failed twice yesterday, he doesn't want to try again.CM
  • She is rich, but he is twice as rich.CM
  • If you decide to work for us, we will pay you twice as much.konradutkowski
  • After knocking twice, the police had no choice but to break the door down.Shishir
  • I don't have time to say this twice, so listen carefully.CK
  • I phoned you twice last night, but your line was busy.sharptoothed
  • Previously they shut off hot water twice each summer, and now only once.pauldhunt
  • Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.Ooneykcall

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