double in English
- double⇄adj. 1. twice as much, as many, as large, or as strong.
Ex. a double dip of ice cream. The man was given double pay for working on Sunday.
(SYN) twofold.
2. for two.
Ex. a double room.
3. made of two like parts; in a pair - double⇄adv. 1. twice; doubly.
Ex. He was paid double by mistake. Be double careful when you cross the street.
2. two (of everything) instead of one.
Ex. The blow on the head made him see double.
3. two together.
Ex. ... thy hand - double⇄double or nothing
the doubling of a bet or of the stakes in order to retrieve or cancel out previous losses. - double⇄double, adjective, adverb, noun, verb, -bled,-bling.
- double⇄double, adjective.
having or made with a doublure.
Ex. a doublebinding. - double⇄expr. double back,
a. to fold over.
Ex. It ruins a book to double back the pages as a bookmark.
b. to go back the same way that one came.
Ex. The fox doubled back to avoid capture. - double⇄expr. double up,
a. to fold up; curl up.
Ex. He spent the rainy day doubled up on the sofa, reading.
b. to bend over.
Ex. He doubled up with laughter.
c. to share room, bed, or quarters with another.
Ex. Since there - double⇄expr. doubles, a game of tennis, etc., with two players on each side.
Ex. Pat Ward, Great Britain, and Christiane Mercelis, Belgium, won the women's doubles (New York Times). - double⇄expr. on (or at) the double,
a. quickly.
Ex. The policeman answered the call for help on the double. Our Exeter hose goes happily into the washer, does not shrink, and dries on the double (Wall Street Journal). For two days he was all smiles - double⇄noun doubleness.
- double⇄noun 1. a number or amount that is twice as much.
Ex. Four is the double of two.
2. a person or thing just like another.
Ex. Here is the double of your lost glove.
(SYN) counterpart.
3. a substitute. In a motion picture a - double⇄v.i. 1. to become twice as much or as many.
Ex. Money left in a savings bank will double in about twenty years.
2. to take the place of another; substitute.
Ex. The principal is doubling for the teacher today. The understudy doubled fo - double⇄v.t. 1. to make twice as much or twice as many.
Ex. He doubled his money in ten years by investing it wisely.
2. to fold; bend.
Ex. He doubled his slice of bread to make a sandwich.
3. to close tightly together; clench.
Ex
double in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
double in Kashmiri कॉशुर
double in Sindhi سنڌي
Double
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun, Verb, Adverb
Pronunciation
ˈdʌb(ə)l
Definitions
- (Adjective) Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.
- (Noun) A thing that is twice the usual size or amount.
- (Verb) Become twice as much or as many.
- (Adverb) To twice the usual extent or degree.
Usage Examples
- The company recorded double profits this year.
- She ordered a double espresso.
- The population is expected to double in the next decade.
- He walked double quick to reach the station.
Etymology
From Old French 'doble', from Latin 'duplus', from 'duo' (two) + 'plus' (fold).
Synonyms
- Twice
- Duplicate
- Dual
- Couple
Antonyms
- Single
- Half
- Simple
Translations
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| French | double | dub(lə) |
| Spanish | doble | ˈdoble |
| German | doppelt | ˈdɔpl̩t |
| Italian | doppio | ˈdoppjo |
| Hindi | डबल | ḍabal |
| Tamil | இரட்டை | iṟaṭṭai |
| Kannada | ಇರಡು | iraḍu |
| Telugu | రెండు | reṇḍu |
| Bengali | ডবল | ḍôbal |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: ˈdʌb(ə)l
- American English: ˈdʌbəl
- Australian English: ˈdʌb(ə)l
Historical Usage
The word 'double' has been in use since the Middle Ages, often referring to measurements or pairs of objects.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, the concept of doubling is associated with prosperity or abundance, while in others, it might signify repetition or imitation.
More Information
The word 'double' is widely used across disciplines, including mathematics, sports, business, and literature. It can indicate size, amount, or the action of duplication.