double

adjective
UK: /ˈdʌbl/
US: /ˈdʌbəl/

  1. Twice as much or many.

    1. I asked for a double burger. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company expects to double its profits this year despite the economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

  2. Made of two layers or parts.

    1. This jacket has double lining. [ ] [ ]
    2. The walls have double insulation to keep the house warm during the winter. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

duplicate twice twin copy
double verb

  1. To become twice as much or many.

    1. The price will double soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. We expect our sales to double if we launch the new product line. [ ] [ ]

  2. To fold something in half.

    1. Double the paper to fit it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had to double the recipe to make enough cookies for the entire class. [ ] [ ]
double noun

  1. An amount that is twice as large.

    1. I'll take a double, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. He ordered a double of whiskey to celebrate his promotion at work. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who looks very similar to someone else.

    1. He's my double from the past. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actor hired a double for the dangerous stunt scenes in the film. [ ] [ ]
double adverb

  1. Twice as much; to twice the degree.

    1. He saw double after the punch. [ ] [ ]
    2. She checked double to make sure she had locked all the doors and windows before leaving. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "double" in English means: Twice as much or many., Made of two layers or parts..

The phonetic transcription of "double" is /ˈdʌbl/ in British English and /ˈdʌbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "double": duplicate, twice, twin, copy.

Example usage of "double": "I asked for a double burger.". More examples on the page.