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DOUBLE definition: 1. twice the size, amount, price, etc., or consisting of two similar things together: 2. A double…. Learn more.
1. : having a twofold relation or character : dual. 2. : consisting of two usually combined members or parts. an egg with a double yolk. 3. a. : being twice as great or as many. double the number of expected applicants. b. of a coin : worth two of the specified amount. a double eagle. a double crown. 4. : marked by duplicity : deceitful. 5.
noun. anything that is twofold in size or amount or twice the usual size, quantity, strength, etc. a duplicate or counterpart; something exactly or closely resembling another: This dress is the double of that. He is the double of his cousin.
Something is double if it has two parts or if there are two versions of it. If you order a double dip ice cream cone, there will be two scoops of ice cream for you to lick. If you fall while you're roller skating and end up with a double arm fracture, it means you broke your arm in two places.
You use double to indicate that something includes or is made of two things of the same kind. ...a pair of double doors into the room from the new entrance hall. ...a lone skier gliding along smooth double tracks. ...three varieties: double toffee, double chocolate, and vanilla.
Double Definition. dŭbəl. doubled, doubles, doubling. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Verb. Idiom. Filter. adjective. Two combined; twofold; duplex. Webster's New World. Having two layers; folded in two. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having two of one kind; paired; repeated.
DOUBLE definition: 1. having two parts of the same type or size: 2. twice the amount, number, or size of something…. Learn more.
a double interpretation. deceitful ; hypocritical ; insincere : Assuming the identity of the deceased man, the salesman began leading a double life, keeping it secret from his live-in girlfriend.
adj. 1. Twice as much in size, strength, number, or amount: a double dose. 2. Composed of two like parts: double doors. 3. Composed of two unlike parts; dual: a double meaning; a double role for an actor. 4. Accommodating or designed for two: a double bed; a double room. 5. Characterized by duplicity; deceitful: speak with a double tongue. 6.
Definition of double adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
