Double: meaning, definitions and examples

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double

 

[ หˆdสŒbษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

math

A double is a number that is two times another number.

Synonyms

duplicate, pair, twice

Examples of usage

  • She ordered a double espresso at the coffee shop.
  • The recipe calls for a double serving of sugar.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In some sports, a double refers to a two-base hit in baseball or a two-point play in basketball.

Synonyms

two-base hit, two-pointer

Examples of usage

  • He hit a double in the bottom of the ninth inning.
  • The team scored a double to tie the game.
Context #3 | Verb

drink

To double is to increase by 100% or multiply by 2.

Synonyms

increase twofold, multiply by 2

Examples of usage

  • I will double the recipe for the party.
  • She doubled her investment in the stock market.

Translations

Translations of the word "double" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duplo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช doppelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ganda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะฒั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podwรณjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒ–ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท double

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ doble

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงift

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋ธ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุฏูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dvojitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dvojitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๅ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dvojni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tvรถfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัะฐั€ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ikiqat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ doble

Etymology

The word 'double' originated from the Old French word 'double' which came from the Latin word 'duplus', meaning 'twofold'. The concept of doubling has been present in mathematics, sports, and various other fields for centuries, symbolizing multiplication by two or an increase of 100%. The versatility of the word 'double' allows it to be used in a wide range of contexts, making it a commonly understood term in many languages.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,232, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.