Bis

/baɪz/

Synonyms for "bis" (18 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Adverb(1 words)

twice

Choosing the right synonym

Closest matches in this entry: afresh, again, anew, bob, burden.
Sentence evidence is available for bis, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bis".
Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "bis"

Keep "bis" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bis" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "bis", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bis" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Sample sentences

2 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Article 15 bis of the Rome Statute ("Exercise of jurisdiction over the crime of aggression (State referral, proprio motu)") lays down, in ten paragraphs, special procedural rules for the initiation of an individual prosecution on charges under Article 8 bis of the Statute (for a comprehensive examination of that article's material provisions, see supra 5.1) on the basis of a State referral or proprio motu by the Prosecutor. An analysis of specific provisions of Article 15 bis is offered below.

Source: wiktionary

Until recently, the BIS has not asked colleges to submit audited accounts and demonstrate a financially sustainable business plan. […] What is certain is that the size of the outlay caught BIS off guard and the impact has already been felt by students at established universities.

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "bis"?

Closest matches include afresh, again, anew, bob, burden.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "bis"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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