Know Your Next Word : double
9. double :
verb, adjective & noun :
1. twice as large, heavy, strong, etc. : twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc.
2. composed of two like parts or members : twofold in form : paired
3. of, pertaining to or suitable for two persons
4. anything that is twofold in size or amount or twice the usual size, quantity, strength, etc.
5. a duplicate or counterpart : something exactly or closely resembling another:
6. to become double
usage :
There are only a few beds, so some of the children will have to sleep double for the night.
This dress is the double of that.
He is the double of his cousin.
a new house double the size of the old one
He needed a double in the tenth frame to win.
The players were doubled for the tournament.
He doubled me into game.
My money doubled in three years.
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