twice — two times; on two occasions
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: two times; on two occasions
Pronunciation (IPA): /twaɪs/
Example Sentences
- My mom called me twice to remind me to eat vegetables.
- Think twice before posting that embarrassing photo on social media.
- I brush my teeth twice a day for good dental hygiene.
twice
ADVERB[/twaɪs/]
two times; on two occasions
a cheerful chef cracks an egg into a sizzling pan where one egg is already cooking. The chef holds another egg in their other hand, having just completed the same cracking motion moments before. The first egg sizzles happily in the pan while the second egg joins it with the same satisfying crack. Steam rises from both eggs as they cook side by side in the same pan. A kitchen timer sits nearby while ingredients are scattered around the cooking area. the same action being performed two times in succession
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Twice derives from Old English 'twies', combining the numeral 'two' with the suffix '-ce' (or '-ice'), which denotes instances or occasions. This formation reflects the pattern of counting iterations, similar to how 'dice' relates to multiple outcomes.
Breakdown
twi- (two) + -ce (times/occasions). The suffix '-ce' functions as a frequentative marker indicating how many times an action occurs.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom called me twice to remind me to eat vegetables.”
“Think twice before posting that embarrassing photo on social media.”
“I brush my teeth twice a day for good dental hygiene.”
“Lightning never strikes twice in the same place, they say.”
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