Synonyms for

Bis

Verb / bɪs / Another word for bis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bis means twice or again.

Synonyms & similar words

bismuth bi atomicnumber twice double repeatedly again doubly two-fold dual duo pair couple twin replicate reproduce recapitulate echo emulate imitate

Synonyms by register

Formal

again anew repeatedly

Informal

again once more another time second time

Literary

echo reprise return

Antonyms

first initial original preceding former once

Common collocations

  • bis repetita
  • bis in die
  • bis dat qui cito dat
  • bis vincit qui se vincit
  • bis vivit qui potest

Word family

adverb bis

Usage note

Bis is a Latin adverb meaning 'twice' or 'a second time'. It is most commonly encountered in musical contexts (indicating a repeat) or in Latin phrases. It is not typically used as a standalone English word in general conversation.

Example sentences

  1. I brushed my teeth bis a day to keep them clean.
  2. We have to bisect the line to make two equal parts.
  3. I want to watch that movie bis.
  4. He knocked on the door bis to make sure someone was there.
  5. She has to reread the instructions bis to understand them.

Quotes

  • 'What is bis?' said Pooh, rubbing his nose. 'Just a fancy word for a sort of knot that people used to tie up their things with,' said Rabbit carelessly. - A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
  • 'The world is bisected by an insoluble contradiction,' he said, 'and I'm the only one who knows.' - Haruki Murakami, 1Q84
  • 'I must love you all bis,' said Tom, 'to leave you in your bright young beauty, to go into the cold and darkness, without one selfish regret.' - Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

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