doubles
/ˈdʌbəlz/
verb
- To become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as much or as many.
- The company's profits doubled in just one year.
- If you double the recipe, we will have enough food for everyone.
- The population of the town has doubled since 2000.
- To fold or bend something so that one part lies on top of another.
- She doubled the blanket to make it thicker.
- Double the cloth over before you cut it.
- He doubled the paper and put it in his pocket.
- To serve in an additional role or capacity.
- The actor doubled as the director for the film.
- The sofa doubles as a bed for guests.
- Our guide doubled as a translator during the trip.
adjective
- Twice as much, as many, or as large; consisting of two equal or similar parts.
- The door had a double lock for extra security.
- He received double pay for working on the holiday.
- She ordered a double espresso to stay awake.
- Made for or involving two people or things.
- We reserved a double room at the hotel.
- The stroller is a double model for twins.
- They bought a double bed for their new apartment.
adverb
- To twice the usual amount or degree.
- You have to pay double if you don't book in advance.
- The recipe calls for double the amount of sugar.
- She worked double hard to finish the project on time.
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noun
- A game or match, especially in tennis, badminton, or table tennis, played with two players on each side.
- We played doubles at the tennis club yesterday.
- She prefers doubles to singles because she enjoys teamwork.
- The mixed doubles final was the most exciting match of the tournament.
- A person who looks very similar to another person; a look-alike or stand-in.
- The queen has a double who appears at public events when she is busy.
- The actor used a stunt double for the dangerous scene.
- I saw your double at the mall yesterday and almost said hello.
- A duplicate or copy of something.
- He made a double of the key so he wouldn't lose the original.
- Keep a double of your important documents in a safe place.
- The artist painted a double of the portrait for the museum.
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