double
🇺🇸
/ˈdʌbl/
🇬🇧
/ˈdʌbl/
adjective
A2
twice as much or as many
He ordered a double coffee to stay awake.
A2
made of two equal or similar parts
She won a double gold medal at the games.
A2
for two people or things
They booked a double room for their trip.
A2
combining two things
The tool has a double use for cutting and scraping.
verb
A2
to become or make twice as much
The company plans to double its sales next year.
R
to fold something into two layers
Double the paper to make it stronger.
R
to hit a baseball to second base
He hit a double to center field.
adverb
B1
in two parts or twice
Bend double to reach under the low shelf.
R
to twice the amount
This rule applies double to new members.
noun
R
a person or thing that looks exactly like another
She is the double of her sister.
R
an actor who replaces another for dangerous scenes
The actor used a double for the stunt.
R
a room for two people
We need a double for our stay.
R
a strong drink with twice the usual amount
He ordered a double of whiskey.
R
a game with two players on each side
They played doubles in tennis.
R
winning two important competitions
Winning both titles would be a double achievement.
translation
twice as much or as many; made of two equal or similar parts; for two people or things; combining two things
to become or make twice as much; to fold something into two layers; to hit a baseball to second base
in two parts or twice; to twice the amount
a person or thing that looks exactly like another; an actor who replaces another for dangerous scenes; a room for two people; a strong drink with twice the usual amount; a game with two players on each side; winning two important competitions
Word Forms
3rd Present
doubles
Past
doubled
Perfect
doubled
Progressive
doubling