Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

think twice

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.82 in modern English

Syllables: think twice
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.

Example Sentences

"Think twice before you go, since it could be dangerous."
"When your rooster crows at the break o' dawn Look out your windo' and I'll be gone You're the reason I'm a travelin' on But don't think twice, it's all right."

Inflected Forms

thinks twice (present, singular) thinking twice (participle, present) thought twice (participle, past) thought twice (past)

Phrases

have another think coming have another thing coming makes you think think again think better of food for thought give someone pause give thought

Frequently Paired Words

have another think coming have another thing coming makes you think think again think better of food for thought give someone pause give thought

Questions

What does think twice mean?: To reconsider, use judgement; to proceed with caution or thought.

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