Double
Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl/
Double (adjective)
- Having twice the amount or size of something.
- 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)
- A person who looks exactly like another person.
- 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)
- To make something twice as much or as many.
- 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.