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   Dou·ble

   /ˈdəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things: "the double doors" Similar dualduplextwinbinaryduplicatematchedmatchingpairedin pairscomplementarycoupledtwofoldbinateOpposite single
   • ▪ having twice the usual size, quantity, or strength: "she sipped a double brandy" Similar twice the usual sizedoubledtwofold
   • ▪ designed to be used by two people: "a double bed"
   • ▪ having two different roles or interpretations, especially in order to deceive or confuse: "the double life of a freelance secret agent" Similar ambiguousequivocaldualtwo-edgedambivalentopen to debateopen to argumentarguabledebatableDelphiccrypticenigmaticgnomicparadoxicalmisleadingdouble-edgeddeceitfuldouble-dealingtwo-facedJanus-faceddualhypocriticalbackstabbingfalseduplicitousinsinceredeceivingdissemblingdishonestdisloyaltreacherousperfidiousfaithlesslyinguntruthfulmendaciousOpposite unambiguoussimplehonest
   • ▪ (of a letter or number) occurring twice in succession: "“otter” is spelled with a double t"
   • ▪ (of a flower) having more than one circle of petals: "large double blooms"
   • ▪ (of a domino) having the same number of dots on each half.
   • 2. lower in pitch by an octave.

   predeterminer

   • 1. twice as much or as many: "the jail now houses almost double the number of prisoners it was designed for"

   adverb

   • 1. at or to twice the amount or extent: "you have to be careful, and this counts double for older people"
   • ▪ as two instead of the more usual one: "she thought she was seeing double"

   noun

   • 1. a thing which is twice as large as usual or is made up of two standard units or things: "join the two sleeping bags together to make a double"
   • ▪ a double measure of liquor: "“Two whiskies, and make it doubles please”"
   • ▪ a hit that allows the batter to reach second base safely: "Sabo came home on a double by O'Neill"
   • ▪ a type of bet in which two selections are made, with any winnings from the first being transferred to the second.
   • ▪ a call that will increase the points won if the declarer is successful, or increase the penalty points won by the defenders if the declarer fails to make the contract.
   • ▪ a hit on the narrow ring enclosed by the two outer circles of a dartboard, scoring double: "you must finish the game on a double"
   • 2. a person who looks exactly like another: "you could pass yourself off as his double" Similar lookaliketwincloneduplicateperfect likenessexact likenessreplicacopyfacsimileimitationpictureimageliving imagemirror imagecounterpartmatchmatefellowDoppelgängerinformal:spitting imagedead ringerringer(very) spitdead spitspit and image
   • ▪ a person who stands in for an actor in a film. Similar stand-inbody doubleunderstudysubstitute
   • ▪ an apparition of a living person: "she had seen her husband's double" Similar lookaliketwincloneduplicateperfect likenessexact likenessreplicacopyfacsimileimitationpictureimageliving imagemirror imagecounterpartmatchmatefellowDoppelgängerinformal:spitting imagedead ringerringer(very) spitdead spitspit and image
   • 3. (especially in tennis and badminton) a game or competition involving sides made up of two players: "the semifinals of the doubles"

   pronoun

   • 1. a number or amount which is twice as large as a contrasting or usual number or amount: "he paid double and had a room all to himself"

   verb

   • 1. become twice as much or as many: "profits doubled in one year" Similar multiply by twoincrease twofoldenlargemagnifyrepeat
   • ▪ make twice as much or as many of (something): "Clare doubled her income overnight"
   • ▪ amount to twice as much as: archaic "thy fifty yet doth double five and twenty"
   • ▪ (of a member of the armed forces) move at twice the usual speed; run: "I doubled across the deck to join the others"
   • ▪ (of a batter) get a two-base hit: "Strawberry doubled with two outs"
   • ▪ make a call increasing the value of the penalty points to be scored on an opponent's bid if it wins the auction and is not fulfilled: "it may be right for East to double"
   • 2. fold or bend (paper, cloth, or other material) over on itself: "the muslin is doubled and then laid in a sieve over the bowl" Similar fold (back/up/down/over/under)turn back/up/down/over/undertuck back/up/down/underbend back/overcrease
   • ▪ clench (a fist): "he had one arm around her and the other fist doubled"
   • ▪ sail around (a headland): "we struck out seaward to double the headland of the cape"
   • 3. be used in or play another, different role: "a laser printer doubles as a photocopier" Similar functiondo(also) servehave/serve a dual purposehave a dual role
   • ▪ (of an actor) play (two parts) in the same piece.
   • ▪ play two or more musical instruments.
   • ▪ add the same note in a higher or lower octave to (a note).

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin duplus (see duple). The verb is from Old French dobler, from late Latin duplare, from duplus.

   Derivatives

   • 1. doubleness noun
   • 2. doubler noun

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   1. : having a twofold relation or character : dual. 2. : consisting of two usually combined members or parts. an egg with a double yolk. 3. a. : being twice as great or as many. double the number of expected applicants.

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   noun. anything that is twofold in size or amount or twice the usual size, quantity, strength, etc. a duplicate or counterpart; something exactly or closely resembling another: This dress is the double of that. He is the double of his cousin.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDOUBLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DOUBLE definition: 1. twice the size, amount, price, etc., or consisting of two similar things together: 2. A double…. Learn more.

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   DOUBLE definition: 1. having two parts of the same type or size: 2. twice the amount, number, or size of something…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › doubleDouble - definition of double by The Free Dictionary

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   1. as much again in size, strength, number, etc: a double portion. 2. composed of two equal or similar parts; in a pair; twofold: a double egg cup. 3. designed for two users: a double room. 4. folded in two; composed of two layers: double paper. 5. stooping; bent over.

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   Something is double if it has two parts or if there are two versions of it. If you order a double dip ice cream cone, there will be two scoops of ice cream for you to lick. If you fall while you're roller skating and end up with a double arm fracture, it means you broke your arm in two places.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDOUBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · You use double to indicate that something includes or is made of two things of the same kind. ...a pair of double doors into the room from the new entrance hall. ...a lone skier gliding along smooth double tracks. ...three varieties: double toffee, double chocolate, and vanilla.

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   a double interpretation. deceitful ; hypocritical ; insincere : Assuming the identity of the deceased man, the salesman began leading a double life, keeping it secret from his live-in girlfriend.

10. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › doubledouble - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · double (plural doubles) Twice the number, amount, size, etc. A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles. A drink with two portions of alcohol. On second thought, make that a double. A ghostly apparition of a living person; a doppelgänger.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdouble adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of double adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.