Basic Details
Word: Twice
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Two times or on two occasions.
Synonyms: Double, twofold
Antonyms: Once
Idioms and Phrases
- Twice as nice: Something that is doubly good or pleasant. Example: "This cake is not just good, it's twice as nice with icing!"
- Twice bitten, thrice shy: Someone who is more cautious after having a bad experience two times. Example: "After losing my wallet twice, Im twice bitten, thrice shy about carrying cash."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I have visited my grandparents twice this month to help them in the garden.
Example 2: The movie was so good that I watched it twice in a row!
Example 3: If you ask politely, you might get a second helping twice as big!
Fun Fact
The word "twice" comes from the Old English word "twi," which means "two" and has been used for centuries to signify a repetition or doubling of something.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt - This quote implies facing challenges, and we can often need courage to stand up to things twice!
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "twice" mean?
a) One time
b) Two times
c) Three times
d) Four times
Answer: b) Two times
2. Which of these is a synonym of "twice"?
a) Single
b) Double
c) Once
d) Thrice
Answer: b) Double
3. Which word is the antonym of "twice"?
a) Repeatedly
b) Once
c) Many times
d) Never
Answer: b) Once
4. Which sentence uses "twice" correctly?
a) I went to the park twice last Saturday.
b) I saw the cat twice without noticing.
c) I twice ran to school before breakfast.
d) I ate twice an apple yesterday.
Answer: a) I went to the park twice last Saturday.
5. Which idiom means something is doubly good?
a) Once bitten, twice shy
b) Twice as nice
c) Better late than never
d) As easy as pie
Answer: b) Twice as nice
