A2adjective 1K

Double

UK /["/ˈdʌbl/"]/ US /["/ˈdʌbl/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

twice as much or as many as usual

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In simple words: Twice as much or two of something.

Examples

• He ordered a double espresso to stay awake during the meeting.
• The gym offers a double class for those who want more intense workouts.
• They decided to double the recipe to serve more guests at the dinner.
• You should double-check your answers before submitting the test.
• The baseball player hit a double and reached second base.

Usage notes

Use 'double' when referring to something that is twice the amount or size. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'two' might suffice.

Grammar pattern

double + noun

Memory hint

Imagine a 'double' scoop of ice cream, twice the fun!

Collocations

• double check
• double take
• double down

Synonyms

• pair
• duo
• twice

Antonyms

• single
• one

Common mistakes

• Using 'double' for three times or more instead of just two.
• Confusing 'double' with 'duplicate' which has a different meaning.