double

[US]/'dʌb(ə)l/
[UK]/'dʌbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having two of something, having two parts, not honest
n. twice the amount, twice the portion
vt. to fold in half, to increase by two times
vi. to become twice as much, to fold back in half.

Phrases & Collocations

double check

double layer

double room

double deck

double star

double bed

on the double

double effect

double side

double bond

double taxation

double click

double helix

double track

double line

double wall

double loop

double decomposition

see double

double frequency

double ninth festival

Example Sentences

the abrupt double peak.

a large double bed.

the hotel was double-booked.

a double portrait of Their Majesties.

a gun with double barrels

serve a double purpose

put a double on sb.

Eight is the double of four. 8

Real-world Examples

Early adopters could potentially double their cash flow by 2030.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2020 Collection

Hmm. Well, maybe we should double check.

Source: "Desperate Housewives" detailed analysis

Rule number 7, you shouldn't double dip.

Source: Popular Science Essays

" Does Ralph Macchio use a stunt double? "

Source: Connection Magazine

This contest cases have nearly doubled in the last 48 hours.

Source: CCTV Observations

Take plenty of breaks, because they offer a double bonus.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

OK. If possible, we'd like a double with en-suite bathroom, please.

Source: Hear England

You double the tax. Not double the tax of Romania.

Source: Friends Season 3

Whatever she's paying you, I'll pay you double.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 2

The rate of recycling contamination more than doubled in the last decade.

Source: Popular Science Essays

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