Meaning of the word twice in English

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twice

US /twaɪs/

UK /twaɪs/

two times; on two occasions

Example:

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I've been to Paris twice.

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He checked the lock twice to make sure it was secure.

Synonym:

two times on two occasions

double the amount or degree

Example:

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The new car costs twice as much as the old one.

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She is twice as tall as her younger brother.

Synonym:

doubly twofold

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