WordHive Learning Dictionary

Twice

adverb

two times.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Twice mean?

two times.

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Dictionary definition

Twice means two times or on two occasions.

Example sentences

Twice in a sentence

easy

I read the note twice.

medium

The team practised twice before the concert.

hard

Checking your answer twice can help you notice a small mistake.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Twice

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does twice mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to twice?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: I read the note ____ before answering.

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Twice

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Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Twice

two timesA simple phrase with the same meaning.
againUse when something happens another time.
on two occasionsA more formal way to say twice.
Antonyms

Opposite words

onceUse when something happens one time.
neverUse when something does not happen at all.
Synonym practice

Want to practice twice synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The recipe needs double the amount of rice," then compare close word choices. Practice twice synonyms.

Word family

Twice word family

Base word

twice

adverb

twice

Two times or on two occasions.

noun

two times

A simple way to explain twice.

Related words
Student support

Understand Twice

Hint for students

Twice means two times.

Common mix-up

Twice is not the same as two. Two names a number; twice tells how many times something happens.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows twice without using the word twice. Model sentence: Noor knocked on the door, waited, and knocked again. Clue words: knocked, waited, knocked again Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something happening two times?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I checked my answer twice before handing in the test." Why does twice fit better than once?