twice
Translation
twice, two times
Examples
I called you twice.
I called you twice.
He is twice my age.
He is twice my age.
Think twice before you speak.
Think twice before you speak.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) twice to do (sth.) two times I brush my teeth twice a day.
twice ((as adj. as ...)) two times the amount/degree This car is twice as fast as that one.
Similar Words
Synonyms: two times, doubly; Antonyms: once
Etymology
From Old English 'twiges', the genitive of 'twa' (two). The '-ce' ending is a remnant of the genitive case, like in 'once'.
Memory Tips
It's the special word for 'two times'. Remember the sequence: 'once, twice, three times'.