Definition of double - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
measurementtwice as much in size, strength, number, or amount
- She earns a double salary compared to her peers..
2.
pairmade up of two matching elements
- The double doors were beautifully carved.
3.
geometryfolded in two; composed of two layers
- She wore a double coat for warmth.
4.
deceitfulfalse, deceitful, or hypocritical
- She led a double life, deceiving everyone.
5.
flowersof flowers, having more than the normal number of petals
- The garden had beautiful double roses.
6.
musicof time, twice as fast
- The piece was played in double time.
7.
family relationshiprelated on both maternal and paternal sides
- They are double cousins.
Verb
1.
increase twofoldtr. increase something to twice its amount or sizetr.
- She decided to double her investment after seeing the profits..
2.
workintr. act as substitute for anotherintr.
- He doubled for the lead actor during stunts.
3.
copyingtr. repeat exactly or copytr.
- She doubled the notes for her friend.
4.
foldingtr. fold over to make two foldstr.
- He doubled the paper to fit it in his pocket.
5.
dual roleintr. serve a second role or purposeintr.
- The sofa doubles as a guest bed.
6.
baseballintr. US get a two-base hitintr. US
- He doubled to left field in the third inning.
7.
espionageintr. work covertly as an undercover agentintr.
- He doubled for years without being detected.
8.
sharp turnintr. UK turn sharply or follow a winding courseintr. UK
- The road doubles back on itself.
Noun
1.
quantitytwice the number or amount of something
- The recipe requires a double of sugar.
2.
lookalikeperson who looks exactly like another
- He met his double at the party.
3.
sportsUS two-base hit in baseballUS
- He hit a double in the last inning.
4.
beveragedrink with two portions of alcohol
- She ordered a double of whiskey.
5.
duplicateredundant item already existing
- He found a double of the key.
6.
technologyTECH. double-precision floating-point numberTECH.
- The calculation used a double for accuracy.
Adverb
1.
measurementin a manner that is twice as much
- He checked his work double to avoid mistakes.
2.
pairingin pairs or groups of two
- The children walked double to the classroom.
3.
halvesinto two separate parts
- She folded the paper double to fit it in the envelope.
Images of double
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drink with two portions of alcohol
Expressions with double
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serve a second purpose or function at the same time
My sofa doubles as a guest bed.
retrace one's steps to a previous point
After realizing the mistake, she doubled back to the store.
having two appointments or reservations at the same time
She was double booked and had to reschedule one of her meetings..
date where two couples participate together
We went on a double date to the movies.
dipping food twice in sauce
He was caught doing a double dip at the party.
hidden aspect of someone's life kept secret
She discovered his double life after finding secret emails.
at twice the usual speed
The soldiers marched in double time to catch up..
stronger dare given when someone refuses the first dare
He gave her a double dog dare to eat the bug.
risky decision with high stakes
Choosing to invest was a double or nothing move.
bend at the waist from laughter or pain
He doubled over with laughter at the joke.
sudden reaction showing surprise or disbelief
He did a double take when he saw the price.
share a space meant for one person
We had to double up in the small hotel room.
secretly have two different lives or identities
He managed to live a double life for years without anyone knowing.
very quickly or immediately
He left the room at the double when he heard the alarm.
perform together as a pair, often in entertainment
They do a double act on stage every Friday.
look again in surprise or disbelief
She did a double take when she saw the celebrity.
challenge to do something difficult or risky
He accepted the double dare to jump into the cold lake.
game with two ropes and jumping
The kids played double dutch at recess.
situation with twice the usual problems
With both kids sick, it was double trouble.
apply different rules unfairly to similar situations
She tends to have double standards when judging her friends.
to have a secret life in addition to a public one
He led a double life as a spy.
act in a way that hides true intentions
She played a double game, concealing her real plans from everyone.
person dipping food twice in shared sauce
She was called a double dipper at the party for double dipping her chip.
reaffirm one's effort or commitment to a task
She doubled down on her efforts to finish the project on time..
Origin of double
Latin, duplus (twofold)
Terms with double included in their meaning
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action
double something by folding
double standards
act of criticizing others for behavior which one engages in as well
carpentry advice
double-check measurements before cutting wood to avoid mistakes
carpentry
double-check measurements before cutting to avoid mistakes
humor
use a double meaning for humor
transportation
upper deck of a double-decker bus
double
equal to twice as many or twice as much
photography
model pictured across a magazine's central double-page spread
clothing
sticky double-sided tape used to keep clothes in place
mattress sizing
double sleeping frame, 54 by 75 inches, between twin and queen
communication
implies a hidden or double meaning
music interval
distance between two notes where one is double the frequency
instrument types
orchestra of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses
architecture
door with double hinges for bidirectional movement
double bike
bicycle for two riders, one behind the other
morality
peak of double standards
instrument
double bass or string bass
double-edged
beneficial but with negative consequences
fashion
double-sided tape to secure clothing to skin
nutrition
related to oils with one double bond
diet science
polyunsaturated lipid with sixth carbon double bond, vital for wellbeing
furniture
larger than double but smaller than king-size
double-edged
situation with both positive and negative effects
molecular structure
having double or triple links, so more atoms could still be added
Examples of double in a sentence
They faced double the challenges this year. She wore a double bracelet that sparkled in the light. The double windows provided extra insulation. The double layer of the blanket kept her warm. He used a double sheet to cover the table. His double dealings were eventually exposed.
They discovered her double intentions too late. The florist recommended double tulips for the bouquet. Double lilies adorned the wedding aisle. The drummer switched to a double tempo for the finale. The band rehearsed the march at double speed. Their double lineage is quite rare. She has double ancestry from both sides. The company plans to double its workforce. He managed to double his savings in a year. The nurse doubled for the absent receptionist. During rehearsals, Maya doubled for the injured dancer. He doubled the recipe for the party. The artist doubled the image on the canvas. Double the fabric before cutting the pattern. She doubled the blanket neatly for storage. The table doubles as a workspace for crafts. Her scarf doubles as a headband in cold weather. Martinez doubled in the ninth inning. She doubled down the right-field line. She doubled for the enemy during the war. The spy was caught doubling for the rival agency. The trail doubles around the hillside. The river doubled through the narrow valley. He drank a double of whiskey at the bar. The twins are a double of each other. She was startled to see her double in the photograph. His double appeared in the movie as a stuntman. The batter's double brought two runners home. He was thrilled to see his double land safely in the outfield. He poured himself a double of rum. The bartender served a double of gin. Delete the double before submitting the report. The archivist marked the second photograph as a double. The software requires a double for processing speed. Engineers prefer using a double for precision. She double checked the calculations for accuracy. The recipe says to double boil the chocolate. They lined up double for the school trip. The dancers moved double across the stage. Fold the towel double before packing it. He bent the map double along the crease.
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- French:double, doubler, ...
- German:doppelt, verdoppeln, ...
- Italian:raddoppiato, duplicare, ...
- Spanish:duplicado, doblar, ...
- Portuguese:duplo, dobrar, ...
- Chinese:双倍的, 加倍, ...
- Japanese:二倍の, 二倍にする, ...
- Arabic:مُضَاعَف, ضَاعَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:כָּפוּל, לְהַכְפִּיל, ...
- Russian:двойной, увеличить вдвое, ...
- Ukrainian:подвійний, збільшити вдвічі, ...
- Hindi:दोगुना, दोगुना करना, ...
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