double
double Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things; twice as much in size, amount, number, or extent.
"They walked through the heavy double doors into the grand auditorium."
Designed or intended to be used by two people.
"We booked a quiet double room with a view of the harbor."
Having two different roles, meanings, or interpretations, often with one being deceitful or ambiguous.
"The spy led a dangerous double life for over a decade."
• verb
To become or make twice as much or as many in size, amount, or number.
"The company managed to double its revenue within two years."
To serve an additional purpose or also function as something else.
"The small guest bedroom doubles as a home office during the week."
To fold or bend something over on itself so that it has two layers.
"She doubled the blanket to keep warm during the chilly night."
• noun
A number, amount, or size that is twice as large as the usual or specified one.
"Ten is the double of five."
A person who looks exactly like another, or a stunt performer who substitutes for an actor in dangerous scenes.
"The lead actor's stunt double performed the leap across the rooftops."
North American In baseball, a hit that enables the batter to safely reach second base.
"The batter hit a sharp double down the left-field line to score two runs."
A game or match, especially in tennis or badminton, played with two players on each side (usually in plural).
"She won both the singles and doubles titles at the championship."
• adverb
To twice the normal amount, extent, or degree; in pairs or two together.
"After the blow to his head, he began seeing double and had to sit down."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Middle English, from Old French doble, derived from Latin duplus ('twofold'), combining duo ('two') and -plus ('more' or '-fold').