Double

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl/

Double (adjective)

  1. Having twice the amount or size of something.
  2. Made of two similar or identical parts.

Examples

  • The recipe requires double the sugar for sweetness.
  • He earns double the salary compared to last year.

Common collocations: double the amount, double the size, double layer, double feature, exact double

Double (noun)

  1. A person who looks exactly like another person.
  2. An amount that is twice as much as another.

Examples

  • She met her double at the party.
  • He was mistaken for his double in the crowd.

Double (verb)

  1. To make something twice as much or as many.
  2. To act as a substitute for someone else.

Examples

  • They plan to double the production next month.
  • The company doubled its workforce in a year.

Synonyms of Double

Neutral

Antonyms of Double

  • Describing one unit or instance.