Double /ˈdʌb.əl/

The meaning and definition of Double, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

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.”

verb

To multiply by two.
“The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter.”
To fold over so as to make two folds.
“To make a pleat, double the material at the waist.”

adjective

Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
“The closet has double doors.”
Of twice the quantity.
“Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes.”

Synonyms redouble facsimilize twofold binary twin duplicate

Antonyms halve half

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Double /ˈdʌb.əl/

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