twice · adverb /twaɪs/Full view
twice
A2 two times
Dictionary examples:

I've already asked him twice.

You need to take two tablets twice daily.

There are twice as many houses in this area as there used to be.

The state is at least twice as big as England.

He's twice her size.

Learner example:

I can write twice a week. (Key English Test; A2; Japanese)

think twice
C1 to carefully consider whether what you are planning is a good idea
Dictionary example:

I'd think twice about spending so much money on one thing, if I were you.

Learner example:

Now I will think twice before I buy your paper again. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)

not think twice
C1 to do something immediately, without considering whether it is a good idea
Dictionary example:

When he asked me out, I didn't think twice!

Learner example:

Your advertisement seemed very convincing and as I intended to travel to exotic locations I did not think twice. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Portuguese)

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