Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
twice-over
adverb
/ˈtwaɪs ˈoʊvər/
Definition
A term used to describe something happening two times or being done a second time, often to emphasize the extent or degree of something.
Examples
- He thought the project was difficult the first time, but he found it even tougher the twice-over.
- She earned twice-over the number of points needed to win the game.
Meaning
The phrase suggests a repetition or a thoroughness that is doubled, signifying that an action or quality is experienced or completed again.
Synonyms
- double
- again
- twice