double

Plural

doubles

Adjective

Adjective

×

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Made up of two matching or complementary elements.

   • The closet has double doors.

2. 2.Of twice the quantity.

   • Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes.
   • Britain's population density used to be double that of China.
   • The 40-year-old [Mike Skinner] is happy to put his body on the line in other ways, swapping a mug of tea for a fan's double pint of lager and messily necking it in one.

3. 3.Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.

   • He's my double cousin as my mother's sister married my father's brother.

4. 4.Designed for two (people, cars, etc.).

   • You'll have to pay double.

Adverb

Adverb

×

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.Twice over; twofold; doubly.

2. 2.Two together; two at a time.

   • When I met the twins, I thought I was seeing double.
   • There are only a few beds, so some of the children will have to sleep double for the night.

3. 3.Into two halves or sections.

   • The old man was bent double under his heavy burden.

Noun

Noun

×

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.Twice the number, amount, size, etc.

   • I did double his sales this month.

Overall

Uncommon· #2356

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Antonyms

• single