Twice/twaɪs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Frequency Indication Use 'twice' to indicate something happens regularly two times within a set period. She goes to the gym twice a month. Pro Tip 2/3Repetition Emphasis 'Twice' can stress the repetition or increase of an action or event. He checked the lock twice to be sure. Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Clarity 'Twice' often teams up with time intervals to show routine, such as 'a day' or 'a year'. We clean the house thoroughly twice a year.