double
/ˈdʌbəl/
adverb
- To twice the usual extent or degree; in a double manner.
- She worked double hard to finish the project on time.
- The price of gas rose double in just one month.
- The old car cost double what it was worth.
noun
- A person or thing that looks exactly like another; a duplicate.
- The actress used a body double for the dangerous scene.
- Everyone thought the stranger was his double.
- The painting was a double of the original masterpiece.
- Twice the amount or quantity.
- I'll have a double of whiskey, please.
- She ordered a double of the usual portion.
- The bartender poured a double into the glass.
- A hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach second base.
- She slid safely into second base after her double.
- He hit a double and drove in two runs.
- The player's double helped the team take the lead.
Synonyms
adjective
- Consisting of two equal, similar, or matching parts or things.
- The front door has double locks for extra security.
- The window has double panes to keep out the cold.
- She ordered a double espresso to stay awake.
- Twice as much or as many; multiplied by two.
- The company's profits were double what they were last year.
- He received double pay for working on the holiday.
- The recipe calls for double the amount of sugar.
- Designed or intended for two people or things.
- We booked a double room at the hotel.
- The bus has double seats on both sides.
- They bought a double stroller for their twins.
- Having two different roles, uses, or meanings.
- The actor played a double role in the movie.
- She led a double life as a spy and a teacher.
- The word 'light' has a double meaning: not heavy, and illumination.
verb
- To make or become twice as much or as many.
- The recipe says to double the ingredients for a larger batch.
- The population of the town doubled in ten years.
- She doubled her savings by investing wisely.
- To fold or bend something so that it has two layers.
- He doubled the blanket to make it warmer.
- She doubled the paper before putting it in the envelope.
- The gymnast doubled her legs under her body.
- To serve in an additional role or function.
- The actor doubled as the stunt performer in the fight scene.
- The sofa doubles as a bed for guests.
- The small room doubles as an office and a guest room.