Double

/ˈdʌbəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A thing that is twice as much or as many as another.

He bought a double of the original painting.

In sports, a score or play involving two players or points.

She hit a double in the baseball game.

verb

To make twice as much or as many.

If we double the recipe, we’ll have enough for everyone.

To fold or bend something in half.

Please double the paper before cutting it.

adjective

Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts.

They ordered a double portion of pasta for dinner.

Twice as much in quantity or size.

The recipe requires a double amount of flour.

From Middle English 'double', from Old French 'doble', from Latin 'duplus', meaning twofold.

double take

A reaction of surprise or disbelief after realizing something unexpected.

double down

To commit oneself to a course of action or position.

double standards

The application of different sets of principles for similar situations.

duplicate

An exact copy of something, often used in contexts of documents or objects.

duplex

A house divided into two separate residences.

duality

The quality or condition of being dual; having two parts.

Double trouble

When they teamed up, it was double trouble for their opponents.

Double shift

He had to work a double shift last night.