double

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adjective

dou·ble ˈdə-bəl How to pronounce double (audio)

: having a twofold relation or character : dual

: consisting of two usually combined members or parts

an egg with a double yolk

: being twice as great or as many

double the number of expected applicants

of a coin : worth two of the specified amount

a double eagle

a double crown

: marked by duplicity : deceitful

: folded in two

: of extra size, strength, or value

a double martini

: having more than the normal number of floral leaves often at the expense of the sporophylls

of rhyme : involving correspondence of two syllables (as in exciting and inviting)

: designed for the use of two persons

a double room

a double bed

doubleness noun

double

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verb

doubled; doubling ˈdə-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce double (audio)

transitive verb

: to make twice as great or as many: such as

: to increase by adding an equal amount

: to amount to twice the number of

: to make a call in bridge that increases the value of odd tricks or undertricks at (an opponent's bid)

: to bend or fold (something, such as a sheet of paper) usually in the middle so that one part lies directly against the other part

: clench

doubled his fist

: to cause to stoop

: to avoid by doubling : elude

: to replace in a dramatic role

: to play (dramatic roles) by doubling

a(1)

: to advance or score (a base runner) by a double

(2)

: to bring about the scoring of (a run) by a double

: to put out (a base runner) in completing a double play

: double-team

Jackson's absence was supposed to allow defenses to double Gates.

Jim Trotter

intransitive verb

: to become twice as much or as many

: to double a bid (as in bridge)

: to turn sharply and suddenly

especially : to turn back on one's course

the rabbit doubled back on its tracks

: to follow a circuitous course

: to become bent or folded usually in the middle

—usually used with up

she doubled up in pain

: to serve an additional purpose or perform an additional duty

: to play a dramatic role as a double

: to make a double in baseball

doubler

ˈdə-b(ə-)lər How to pronounce double (audio)

noun

double

3 of 4

adverb

: to twice the extent or amount

: two together

the children had to sleep double

: downward and forward from the usual position

he was bent double with pain

double

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noun

: something twice the usual size, strength, speed, quantity, or value: such as

: a double amount

: a base hit that enables the batter to reach second base

: one that is the counterpart of another : duplicate: such as

: a living person that closely resembles another living person

: wraith

c(1)

: understudy

(2)

: one who resembles an actor and takes his or her place especially in scenes calling for special skills

(3)

: an actor who plays more than one role in a production

: a sharp turn (as in running) : reversal

: an evasive shift

: something consisting of two paired members: such as

: fold

: a combined bet placed on two different contests

: two consecutive strikes in bowling

doubles plural : a game between two pairs of players

: an act of doubling in a card game

: a room (as in a hotel) for two guests compare single sense 4

Example Sentences

Adjective One of the eggs had a double yolk. The truck crossed the double yellow line and entered the other lane. My name is “Allison,” with a double “l.” Go through those double doors and walk to the end of the hall. I'll have a double espresso, please. a double dose of medicine a double order of fries Verb We all doubled over laughing. He doubled up in pain. Adverb raced to his side double quick Noun I'll have one more glass of vodka. Make it a double, please. People often tell me that I'm his double. The actress's double did all of the dangerous scenes. Can you tell if it's the actor or his double in that shot? He hit a double in the eighth inning. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Haase pulled a down-and-in cutter for a solo home run — reaching double-digit home runs in 2022 — in the sixth inning.

Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 News of Queen Elizabeth II’s death was the latest blow to a British public already grappling with double-digit inflation, pay strikes and an economic downturn.

Benjamin Katz, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Leading the Seawolves’ offensive effort for a third straight week was senior Eve Stephens, who recorded double-digit kills in all four of their matches, including outings of 20 and 31 in back-to-back matches.

Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 Fyffe lost at home against Saks in the third round of the state playoffs to finish 10-2 – its 11th straight season with double-digit victories.

al, 7 Sep. 2022 A few months ago, Governor Greg Abbott had a double-digit lead over O’Rourke, but during the summer that gap shrank significantly.

Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 Britain is grappling with the dual threats of double-digit inflation and the prospect of a long economic contraction.

Greg Ritchie, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 About 66,000 people in three insurance plans will pay rates higher than last year, but short of double-digit increases.

Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 Chicago got within 38-33 midway through the second quarter before the Sun went on a 15-5 run to restore the double-digit advantage.

Doug Feinberg, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022

Verb

IPS Black is a type of IPS panel that's supposed to double the typical contrast ratio of traditional IPS by delivering darker black levels.

Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 While the over-60 population is expected to double by 2050, the percentage of people over 80 globally will triple in that same period.

Seth Joseph, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The European Union is considering incentives to double its share of global chip-making to 20% by 2030.

Asa Fitch, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 The company expects to double that to more than 50 games by the end of the year.

Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 This coincides with the growth of available money as the rich grow richer—assets of the world’s wealthiest individuals are set to double by 2030, according to a recent report by consulting group Bain and Company.

Rohit Jaggi, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 The country's energy needs are expected to double by the end of the decade as the populations grows and the government seeks to improve living standards.

Sibi Arasu, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 Kroger has pledged to double its digital grocery business to $20 billion in sales by the end of 2023.

Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2022 The share of clean energy doubled between 2004 and 2020, and the European Commission wants to double that again by 2030.

Paul Hockenos, CNN, 22 July 2022

Adverb

After a walk and a single in the first, Bo Bichette stung a two-run double into the right field corner.

Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden, who is double vaccinated and twice boosted, was prescribed the antiviral treatment Paxlovid, which President Biden also took after testing positive last month.

Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2022 The first lady is double-vaccinated and received two boosters, her office said last week.

Stefan Becket, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2022 The First Lady, who is double-vaccinated and twice boosted — like her husband — initially tested negative after her husband was diagnosed.

Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden, who is double-vaccinated and twice-boosted, is taking the Pfizer antiviral drug Paxlovid, as the president did after his recent COVID infection.

Harold Maass, The Week, 17 Aug. 2022 Binghamton took a 3-0 lead in the second inning as Wyatt Young belted a three-run double off Hartford starter Noah Davis.

Hartford Courant, 24 July 2022 Brendan Donovan added a two-run double to the Cards’ 11-hit attack.

Steve Overbey, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2022 Among people ages 50 years and older, the unvaccinated had a risk of dying from COVID-19 that was 14 times higher than their fully vaccinated and double-boosted peers.

Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2022

Noun

Barrero opened the third inning with a hustle double on a jammed swing where the ball floated over the first baseman’s head.

The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2022 Gonzalez’s second shot, a two-run blast in the fourth, followed Naylor’s 20th double and gave the rookie seven home runs and 31 RBI in just his 65th career game.

Joe Noga, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Rookie catcher Connor Wong led off and lined a double off the wall in right field.

Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Philadelphia led 5-4 when Garrett Cooper led off the ninth with a double off David Robertson (4-3).

Dan Gelston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 He wasn't done, either, with an RBI double in the nightcap as Milwaukee prevailed, 3-1, behind pitcher Bill Travers.

Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The injury pushed back shooting a few days — and a stand-in double was used for some scenes in which Daryl would not appear on camera.

Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Sergio Alcántara, claimed off waivers from the Padres in early July, hit an RBI double in the fourth.

Bernie Wilson, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 But despite opening with another punchout in the second, Rodriguez gave up a double to left — Casey Schmitt later scored on a wild pitch.

Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 See More

Phrases Containing double

Kids Definition

double 1 of 4

adjective

dou·ble ˈdə-bəl How to pronounce double (audio)

: being twice as great or as many

I made a double batch of cookies.

: made up of two parts or members

This egg has a double yolk.

: having two very different aspects

She serves a double role as teacher and friend.

: made for two

a double bed

: extra large in size or amount

double roses

double

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verb

doubled; doubling

: to make or become twice as great or as many : multiply by two

You'll need to double the recipe.

: to fold usually in the middle

Double your paper.

: to bend over at the waist

He doubled over in laughter.

: clench sense 2

I doubled my fist.

: to turn sharply and go back over the same path

The squirrel doubled back instead of crossing the street.

: to have another use or job

The table doubled as his desk.

double

3 of 4

adverb

: two times the amount

The last test question counts double.

: two together

You'll have to sleep double.

double

4 of 4

noun

: something that is twice the usual size or amount

The waiter charged me double.

: a hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach second base

: someone or something that is very like another

You're a double for your sister.

单词	doubling
释义	double 1 of 4 adjective dou·ble ˈdə-bəl 1 : having a twofold relation or character : dual 2 : consisting of two usually combined members or parts an egg with a double yolk 3 a : being twice as great or as many double the number of expected applicants b of a coin : worth two of the specified amount a double eagle a double crown 4 : marked by duplicity : deceitful 5 : folded in two 6 : of extra size, strength, or value a double martini 7 : having more than the normal number of floral leaves often at the expense of the sporophylls 8 of rhyme : involving correspondence of two syllables (as in exciting and inviting) 9 : designed for the use of two persons a double room a double bed doubleness noun double 2 of 4 verb doubled; doubling ˈdə-b(ə-)liŋ transitive verb 1 : to make twice as great or as many: such as a : to increase by adding an equal amount b : to amount to twice the number of c : to make a call in bridge that increases the value of odd tricks or undertricks at (an opponent's bid) 2 a : to bend or fold (something, such as a sheet of paper) usually in the middle so that one part lies directly against the other part b : clench doubled his fist c : to cause to stoop 3 : to avoid by doubling : elude 4 a : to replace in a dramatic role b : to play (dramatic roles) by doubling 5 a(1) : to advance or score (a base runner) by a double (2) : to bring about the scoring of (a run) by a double b : to put out (a base runner) in completing a double play 6 : double-team Jackson's absence was supposed to allow defenses to double Gates. Jim Trotter intransitive verb 1 a : to become twice as much or as many b : to double a bid (as in bridge) 2 a : to turn sharply and suddenly especially : to turn back on one's course the rabbit doubled back on its tracks b : to follow a circuitous course 3 : to become bent or folded usually in the middle —usually used with up she doubled up in pain 4 a : to serve an additional purpose or perform an additional duty b : to play a dramatic role as a double 5 : to make a double in baseball doubler ˈdə-b(ə-)lər noun double 3 of 4 adverb 1 : to twice the extent or amount 2 : two together the children had to sleep double 3 : downward and forward from the usual position he was bent double with pain double 4 of 4 noun 1 : something twice the usual size, strength, speed, quantity, or value: such as a : a double amount b : a base hit that enables the batter to reach second base 2 : one that is the counterpart of another : duplicate: such as a : a living person that closely resembles another living person b : wraith c(1) : understudy (2) : one who resembles an actor and takes his or her place especially in scenes calling for special skills (3) : an actor who plays more than one role in a production 3 a : a sharp turn (as in running) : reversal b : an evasive shift 4 : something consisting of two paired members: such as a : fold b : a combined bet placed on two different contests c : two consecutive strikes in bowling 5 doubles plural : a game between two pairs of players 6 : an act of doubling in a card game 7 : a room (as in a hotel) for two guests compare single sense 4 Phrases on the double : very quickly : right away Synonyms Adjective binary bipartite double-barreled double-edged dual duplex twin twofold Verb duplicate redouble Adverb doubly twice twofold Noun alter ego carbon carbon copy clone counterpart doppelgänger doppelganger duplicate duplication facsimile fetch image likeness look-alike match mirror image picture replica ringer spit spitting image twin See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective One of the eggs had a double yolk. The truck crossed the double yellow line and entered the other lane. My name is “Allison,” with a double “l.” Go through those double doors and walk to the end of the hall. I'll have a double espresso, please. a double dose of medicine a double order of fries Verb We all doubled over laughing. He doubled up in pain. Adverb raced to his side double quick Noun I'll have one more glass of vodka. Make it a double, please. People often tell me that I'm his double. The actress's double did all of the dangerous scenes. Can you tell if it's the actor or his double in that shot? He hit a double in the eighth inning. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Haase pulled a down-and-in cutter for a solo home run — reaching double-digit home runs in 2022 — in the sixth inning. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 News of Queen Elizabeth II’s death was the latest blow to a British public already grappling with double-digit inflation, pay strikes and an economic downturn. Benjamin Katz, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Leading the Seawolves’ offensive effort for a third straight week was senior Eve Stephens, who recorded double-digit kills in all four of their matches, including outings of 20 and 31 in back-to-back matches. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 Fyffe lost at home against Saks in the third round of the state playoffs to finish 10-2 – its 11th straight season with double-digit victories. al, 7 Sep. 2022 A few months ago, Governor Greg Abbott had a double-digit lead over O’Rourke, but during the summer that gap shrank significantly. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 Britain is grappling with the dual threats of double-digit inflation and the prospect of a long economic contraction. Greg Ritchie, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 About 66,000 people in three insurance plans will pay rates higher than last year, but short of double-digit increases. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 Chicago got within 38-33 midway through the second quarter before the Sun went on a 15-5 run to restore the double-digit advantage. Doug Feinberg, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Verb IPS Black is a type of IPS panel that's supposed to double the typical contrast ratio of traditional IPS by delivering darker black levels. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 While the over-60 population is expected to double by 2050, the percentage of people over 80 globally will triple in that same period. Seth Joseph, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The European Union is considering incentives to double its share of global chip-making to 20% by 2030. Asa Fitch, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 The company expects to double that to more than 50 games by the end of the year. Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 This coincides with the growth of available money as the rich grow richer—assets of the world’s wealthiest individuals are set to double by 2030, according to a recent report by consulting group Bain and Company. Rohit Jaggi, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 The country's energy needs are expected to double by the end of the decade as the populations grows and the government seeks to improve living standards. Sibi Arasu, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 Kroger has pledged to double its digital grocery business to $20 billion in sales by the end of 2023. Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2022 The share of clean energy doubled between 2004 and 2020, and the European Commission wants to double that again by 2030. Paul Hockenos, CNN, 22 July 2022 Adverb After a walk and a single in the first, Bo Bichette stung a two-run double into the right field corner. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden, who is double vaccinated and twice boosted, was prescribed the antiviral treatment Paxlovid, which President Biden also took after testing positive last month. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2022 The first lady is double-vaccinated and received two boosters, her office said last week. Stefan Becket, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2022 The First Lady, who is double-vaccinated and twice boosted — like her husband — initially tested negative after her husband was diagnosed. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2022 Jill Biden, who is double-vaccinated and twice-boosted, is taking the Pfizer antiviral drug Paxlovid, as the president did after his recent COVID infection. Harold Maass, The Week, 17 Aug. 2022 Binghamton took a 3-0 lead in the second inning as Wyatt Young belted a three-run double off Hartford starter Noah Davis. Hartford Courant, 24 July 2022 Brendan Donovan added a two-run double to the Cards’ 11-hit attack. Steve Overbey, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2022 Among people ages 50 years and older, the unvaccinated had a risk of dying from COVID-19 that was 14 times higher than their fully vaccinated and double-boosted peers. Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2022 Noun Barrero opened the third inning with a hustle double on a jammed swing where the ball floated over the first baseman’s head. The Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2022 Gonzalez’s second shot, a two-run blast in the fourth, followed Naylor’s 20th double and gave the rookie seven home runs and 31 RBI in just his 65th career game. Joe Noga, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Rookie catcher Connor Wong led off and lined a double off the wall in right field. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Philadelphia led 5-4 when Garrett Cooper led off the ninth with a double off David Robertson (4-3). Dan Gelston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 He wasn't done, either, with an RBI double in the nightcap as Milwaukee prevailed, 3-1, behind pitcher Bill Travers. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 The injury pushed back shooting a few days — and a stand-in double was used for some scenes in which Daryl would not appear on camera. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Sergio Alcántara, claimed off waivers from the Padres in early July, hit an RBI double in the fourth. Bernie Wilson, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 But despite opening with another punchout in the second, Rodriguez gave up a double to left — Casey Schmitt later scored on a wild pitch. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French duble, double, from Latin duplus (akin to Greek diploos), from duo two + -plus multiplied by; akin to Old English -feald -fold — more at two, -fold First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Adverb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing double at the double bend double daily double body double double bar double-barrel double-barreled double-A double agent double bass double bassoon double bind double-blind double bogey double boiler double-breasted double check double chin double-clutch double cream double-crop double dagger double-dealing double-deck double-decker double-dip double-dome double door double Dutch double down double-edged double eagle double duty double-ended double entendre double entry double-faced double-face double feature double fault double fertilization double-hung window double glazing double hyphen double jeopardy double negative double murder double occupancy double or nothing double or quits double play double pneumonia double-sided double-space double-stop double star double take double standard double sugar double-talk double-team double time double up double-tongue double-u double up on double vision lead a double life see double stunt double takeout double that goes double for triple-double twin double double bill double back double-book double bond double-hung double album double date double refraction double-digit double digits double cross double click double-crested cormorant double-park double figures double reed double helix double whammy double genitive double-jointed double-quick double dribble double-glazed double-ring double knit double-wide double-double double-ender double-A battery double prime on the double double salt double indemnity double-edged sword double-decked See More at the double bend double daily double body double double bar double-barrel double-barreled double-A double agent double bass double bassoon double bind double-blind double bogey double boiler double-breasted double check double chin double-clutch double cream double-crop double dagger double-dealing double-deck double-decker double-dip double-dome double door double Dutch double down double-edged double eagle double duty double-ended double entendre double entry double-faced double-face double feature double fault double fertilization double-hung window double glazing double hyphen double jeopardy double negative double murder double occupancy double or nothing double or quits double play double pneumonia double-sided double-space double-stop double star double take double standard double sugar double-talk double-team double time double up double-tongue double-u double up on double vision lead a double life see double stunt double takeout double that goes double for triple-double twin double double bill double back double-book double bond double-hung double album double date double refraction double-digit double digits double cross double click double-crested cormorant double-park double figures double reed double helix double whammy double genitive double-jointed double-quick double dribble double-glazed double-ring double knit double-wide double-double double-ender double-A battery double prime on the double double salt double indemnity double-edged sword double-decked See More Kids Definition double 1 of 4 adjective dou·ble ˈdə-bəl 1 : being twice as great or as many I made a double batch of cookies. 2 : made up of two parts or members This egg has a double yolk. 3 : having two very different aspects She serves a double role as teacher and friend. 4 : made for two a double bed 5 : extra large in size or amount double roses double 2 of 4 verb doubled; doubling 1 : to make or become twice as great or as many : multiply by two You'll need to double the recipe. 2 : to fold usually in the middle Double your paper. 3 : to bend over at the waist He doubled over in laughter. 4 : clench sense 2 I doubled my fist. 5 : to turn sharply and go back over the same path The squirrel doubled back instead of crossing the street. 6 : to have another use or job The table doubled as his desk. double 3 of 4 adverb 1 : two times the amount The last test question counts double. 2 : two together You'll have to sleep double. double 4 of 4 noun 1 : something that is twice the usual size or amount The waiter charged me double. 2 : a hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach second base 3 : someone or something that is very like another You're a double for your sister. doubling 1 of 2 noun as in tripling Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tripling quadrupling increase addition multiplication accumulating mushrooming growth proliferation accumulation creep escalation expansion inflation enlargement rise amplification augmentation lengthening spread distension cumulation extension increment accrual distention boost accretion gain hike rise Antonyms & Near Antonyms decrease reduction lowering diminishing diminution lessening shrinking shrinkage contracting contraction drop diminishment compression compressing shortening fall condensing falloff constriction abatement condensation drop-off retrenchment constricting retrenching See More doubling 2 of 2 verb present participle of double 1 as in increasing to make twice as great or as many we doubled our investment in six months Synonyms & Similar Words increasing multiplying duplicating redoubling expanding enlarging compounding rising escalating proliferating mushrooming snowballing mounting ballooning accumulating swelling burgeoning bourgeoning waxing building (up) 2 as in folding to lay one part over or against another part of double the wet cloth and place it on the victim's forehead Synonyms & Similar Words folding overlapping collapsing closing shutting overlaying telescoping overlying plaiting pleating Antonyms & Near Antonyms extending opening spreading unfolding unrolling
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