Translation of double from English into Dutch
Adjective
measurement
twice as much in size, strength, number, or amount- She earns a double salary compared to her peers.Zij verdient een dubbel salaris vergeleken met haar collega's
pair
made up of two matching elements- The double doors were beautifully carved.De dubbele deuren waren prachtig gesneden.
geometry
folded in two; composed of two layers- She wore a double coat for warmth.Ze droeg een dubbele jas voor warmte.
Verb
increase twofold
- She decided to double her investment after seeing the profits.Ze besloot haar investering te verdubbelen na het zien van de winsten
work
- He doubled for the lead actor during stunts.Tijdens stunts viel hij in voor de hoofdrolspeler.
copying
- She doubled the notes for her friend.Ze kopieerde de aantekeningen voor haar vriend.
Noun
quantity
twice the number or amount of something- The recipe requires a double of sugar.Het recept vereist een dubbele hoeveelheid suiker.
lookalike
person who looks exactly like another- He met his double at the party.Hij ontmoette zijn dubbelganger op het feest.
sports
- He hit a double in the last inning.Hij sloeg een twee-honkslag in de laatste inning.
Adverb
measurement
in a manner that is twice as much- He checked his work double to avoid mistakes.Hij controleerde zijn werk dubbel om fouten te voorkomen.
pairing
in pairs or groups of two- The children walked double to the classroom.De kinderen liepen in paren naar de klas.
halves
into two separate parts- She folded the paper double to fit it in the envelope.Ze vouwde het papier dubbel om het in de envelop te passen.
Expressions with double: examples in English and translations in Dutch
Images of double
(sports) twee-honkslag 
(beverage) dubbele
Synonyms and analogies of double in English
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.
Translations of "double" in Context ordered by category and frequency
She scored in the double figures during every game this season.
Ze scoorde dit seizoen in elke wedstrijd in de dubbele cijfers.
He bought a bedded sofa that could be transformed into a double bed easily.
Hij kocht een slaapbank die je gemakkelijk in een tweepersoonsbed kon omtoveren.
They always use the double lock when going out for vacation.
Ze gebruiken altijd het dubbel slot als ze op vakantie gaan.
The company aims to double its revenue in a year's time.
Het bedrijf wil zijn omzet over een jaar verdubbeld hebben.
Because you don't want to double dip your knife.
Omdat je je mes er geen tweemaal wil in steken.
Theoretically speaking, the strategy could double our output within a year.
Theoretisch gezien zou de strategie onze productie binnen een jaar kunnen verdubbelen.
The new double large lters system is expected to function longer.
Het nieuwe, dubbel zo grote filtersysteem zal naar verwachting langer blijven functioneren dan voorheen.
This double arrow cursor indicates you are about to duplicate a ruler guide.
Deze dubbele pijl geeft aan dat u op het punt staat een liniaalhulplijn te dupliceren.
double: Examples and translations in context
We saw a beautiful double rainbow after the heavy rain yesterday.
We zagen gisteren na de hevige regen een prachtige dubbele regenboog.
She calls her double espresso and banana the breakfast of champions.
Ze noemt haar dubbele espresso en banaan het ontbijt van kampioenen.
Winning the double bonus was the highlight of her financial year.
De dubbele bonus binnenhalen was het hoogtepunt van haar financiële jaar.
Getting a double bonus makes the effort feel even more rewarding.
Een dubbele bonus krijgen maakt dat alle moeite nog waardevoller voelt.
Prices have climbed to double digits after the recent inflation spike.
De prijzen zijn na de recente inflatiegolf opgelopen tot dubbele cijfers.
During the double lesson, the teacher explained two chapters extensively.
Tijdens het dubbele uur heeft de docent twee hoofdstukken uitgebreid uitgelegd.
The double door led to a spacious garden outside the house.
De dubbele deur gaf toegang tot een ruime tuin achter het huis.
The double doors were decorated with wreaths during the holiday season.
In de feestdagen werden de dubbele deuren versierd met kransen.
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