twice

Meaning

1. Two times.
2. Doubled in quantity, intensity, or degree.

Synonyms

double

two times

doubly

twofold

two

once

again

🔁

time

⌚

besides this

2 times

lid

often

daily

pair

second time

in double measure

top

🔝

cover

cap

two-fold

bis

in two parts

re-

in two ways

half

how many times

in addition

Pronounced as (IPA)

/twaɪs/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: twies

Inherited from Old English: twīġes

Cognate with Saterland Frisian: twäie

Cognate with Middle Low German: twiges

Cognate with Middle High German: zwies

In summary

From earlier twise, from Middle English twies, twiȝes, from Old English twīġes (“twice”), from twīwa, twīġa ("twice"; whence Middle English twie (“twice”)) + -es (adverbial genitive ending). Related to Saterland Frisian twäie (“twice”), Middle Low German twiges, twies (“twice”), Middle High German zwies (“twice”). Compare also twi- meaning two or both.

Sentences

It is possible , but unlikely , that he made the journey twice .

Niel Gow was married twice .