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Definition & Meaning of "double"in English

Double
01

a room that is designed for two people 

double definition and meaning
Examples
They booked a double for their weekend getaway. 
02

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

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
doubles
Examples
I'm willing to pay double. 
03

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

Examples
The actor's double was used for dangerous stunts in the film. 
3.1

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

double definition and meaning
Examples
The stunt double performed the dangerous car chase, allowing the lead actor to stay safe. 
3.2

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

Examples
She was startled when she encountered what seemed to be her own double in the mirror. 
04

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

Examples
The batter's powerful swing resulted in a double, putting him in scoring position. 
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 

Examples
She made a double after the opponents bid four hearts, signaling that she believed they couldn't make the contract. 
06

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

Examples
The team celebrated after securing the double, winning both the league and the cup in the same year. 
6.1

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

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Examples
Last season, Manchester United did the double over Liverpool, winning at both Old Trafford and Anfield. 
to double
01

to increase something by two times its original amount or value 

Transitive: to double a number or amount
to double definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
double
3rd person singular
doubles
Present participle
doubling
Past simple
doubled
Past participle
doubled
Examples
If you double 5, you get 10. 
1.1

to experience a twofold increase 

Intransitive
Examples
The population of the town is expected to double over the next decade. 
02

to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously 

Intransitive: to double as sth
Examples
The new smartphone case doubles as a wallet, allowing for convenient storage of cards and cash. 
03

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

Transitive: to double one's fist of grip
Examples
In his frustration, he doubled his fists, ready to confront the situation head-on. 
04

to run or move quickly to reach a destination 

Intransitive: to double somewhere
Examples
Hearing the alarm, the sailor doubled across the deck to help secure the ship. 
05

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

Intransitive
Examples
The batter doubled to deep center field, giving his team a great scoring opportunity. 
06

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

Transitive: to double a snooker ball
Examples
He doubled the red ball into the corner pocket by skillfully rebounding it off the side cushion. 
07

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

Intransitive
Examples
The talented actor doubled as both the hero and the villain in the play, impressing the audience with his versatility. 
7.1

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

Intransitive: to double | to double for an actor
Examples
The stunt performer doubled for the lead actor during the intense fight scene. 
double
01

consisting of two equal or similar things or parts 

double definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most double
Comparative
more double
gradable
Examples
She ordered a double espresso to kickstart her morning. 
1.1

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

Examples
The word "letter" has a double "t" in the middle. 
1.2

folded in two, creating two layers or halves 

Examples
The letter was double, neatly folded in two, before being placed in the envelope. 
02

possessing two contrasting qualities or features 

Examples
The double nature of his personality was both charming and unpredictable. 
03

twice the usual size, quantity, or extent 

Examples
The double quantity of ingredients made the recipe suitable for a large party. 
04

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

Examples
The hotel room had a double bed, perfect for the couple staying the night. 
05

having two interpretations, often to mislead or create ambiguity 

Examples
His statement was filled with double meanings, leaving everyone unsure of his true intentions. 
double
01

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

double definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Examples
She checked her work double to ensure there were no errors. 
02

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

double definition and meaning
Examples
She scored double the number of goals compared to last season. 
03

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

Examples
During the camping trip, the kids had to sleep double in the small tent. 
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