Double
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdʌb.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Double is an adjective meaning Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
Meaning
Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
More Meanings
- Of twice the quantity.
- Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.
- Designed for two (people, cars, etc.).
- Folded in two; composed of two layers.
- Stooping; bent over.
- Having two aspects; ambiguous.
- False, deceitful, or hypocritical.
Example Sentences
The closet has double doors.
Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes.
Britain's population density used to be double that of China.
He's my double cousin as my mother's sister married my father's brother.
Word Forms
- doubles
- doubling
- doubled
Synonyms for double
Depending on context, synonyms include binary, twin, duplicate, twofold, doubly, redouble.
Antonyms for double
Common opposites include half, halve, bisect, single, multivalent, univalent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include twofold, duple, dual, reduplicate, doubly, multiple.
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