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Meaning of the word double in English

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double

US /ˈdʌb.əl/
UK /ˈdʌb.əl/
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Adjective

1.

consisting of two equal, identical, or corresponding parts or elements

Example:
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She ordered a double espresso.
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The room has a double bed.
Synonym:
dual twin paired duplicate twofold
2.

twice the size, amount, or strength of something else

Example:
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He earns double his previous salary.
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We need a double portion of vegetables.
Synonym:
twice twofold quadruple treble

Verb

to become twice as much or as many

Example:
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The population has doubled in the last decade.
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He had to double his efforts to finish on time.
Synonym:
multiply increase amplify magnify

Adverb

twice the amount or size

Example:
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He paid double for the express delivery.
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The recipe calls for double the sugar.
Synonym:
twice twofold

Noun

a thing that is twice as much as usual, or twice its usual size or strength

Example:
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Can I get a double of that drink?
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He hit a double to left field.
Synonym:
duplicate twin copy
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on the double doubling doubled double room double negative double-decker double-glazed