Double Meaning in English
word
/ˈdəbəɫ/
DUH-buhl
/dˈʌbəl/
DUH-buhl
Definition
As an adjective, 'double' means twice as much or having two parts of something. As a verb, it means to make something become twice as much as before.
Usage & Nuances
'Double' is used as adjective ('double doors'), verb ('double your effort'), and noun ('make it a double' for drinks). Common phrases: 'double check', 'double trouble', 'on the double' (quickly). Not the same as 'duplicate' which means 'copy exactly'.
Spanish: doble - duplicarPortuguese (BR): duplo - dobrarPortuguese (PT): duplo - dobrarChinese (Simplified): 双倍 - 加倍Chinese (Traditional): 雙倍 - 加倍Hindi: डबल - दुगना करनाArabic: ضعف - يضاعفBengali: ডাবল - দ্বিগুণRussian: двойной - удвоитьJapanese: ダブル - 2倍のVietnamese: gấp đôi - đôiKorean: 더블 - 두 배Turkish: çift - iki katUrdu: ڈبل - دوگناIndonesian: ganda - dua kali lipat
Example Sentences
The recipe says to add a double amount of sugar.
basic
Please double the number of chairs for the event.
basic
He ordered a double coffee at the café.
basic
Traffic has almost doubled since the new mall opened.
natural
Can you double check that the door is locked?
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Let's take a double selfie—one with funny faces and one normal.
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