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British pronunciation/dˈʌbə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈdəbəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "double"

Double
01

a room that is designed for two people

double definition and meaning
02

a number or quantity that is twice as large or much as another, or twice the original amount

03

a person who bears a close resemblance to a famous individual, often used as a stand-in or impersonator

3.1

a person who substitutes for an actor in a film, typically during scenes that involves nude or dangerous scenes

3.2

a person who looks exactly like another living person, often seen as an omen or supernatural phenomenon

04

a type of base hit in baseball where the batter reaches second base safely after hitting the ball

05

(in bridge) a call made by a player to increase the stakes of the current bid, often used to challenge the opponents' bid or to indicate that they expect the opponents' contract to fail

06

two victories in the same sport within two different competitions during the same season

6.1

victories in both the home and away matches against the same team within a single season or competition

07

a part that is folded or laid over another part, creating an overlapping or reinforcing layer

to double
01

to increase something by two times its original amount or value

Transitive
to double definition and meaning
1.1

to experience a twofold increase

02

to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously

03

to fold or bend something, such as paper or cloth, so that it creates two layers or halves

04

to clench or tighten one's fist, hand, or grip with increased intensity or force, often in response to stress, anger, or determination

05

to run or move quickly to reach a destination

06

to sail around a headland or a cape, usually to navigate past a coastal point

07

to hit a baseball in such a way that the batter safely reaches second base, earning a two-base hit

08

(in the game of bridge) to make a bid that challenges the opponents' bid, either to increase the stakes or to request a specific card or suit

09

(in snooker) to pot a ball by bouncing it off a cushion before it reaches the pocket

10

to play two distinct roles or characters in the same production or piece

10.1

to act as a stand-in or substitute for another actor in a dramatic role, typically during risky scenes

11

to play two or more musical instruments, often within the same performance or piece

double
01

consisting of two equal or similar things or parts

double definition and meaning
1.1

(of letters and numbers) referring to the same letter or number occurring consecutively, one immediately following the other

1.2

folded in two, creating two layers or halves

02

possessing two contrasting qualities or features

03

twice the usual size, quantity, or extent

04

designed or intended for two people or things, often providing space or function for both

05

having two interpretations, often to mislead or create ambiguity

06

(of flowers) has extra petals, often resulting in a fuller, more layered appearance compared to a single flower of the same species

double
01

used to suggest that something is twice as much or has twice the significance or effect

double definition and meaning
02

used to indicate that something has increased twice in number, amount, or extent

double definition and meaning
03

used to refers to two people or things being together or paired, often in a situation meant for one

04

used to mean that someone or something moves in a downward and forward direction simultaneously

double

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Example
We booked a double for our weekend getaway, ensuring ample space for both of us to relax and unwind.
For the action sequence, the director brought in a double to handle the more challenging stunts.
The design called for a double in the collar to give it extra thickness and durability.
The seamstress created a double by folding the fabric over itself for added strength.
He had a productive at-bat with a double in the gap
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