Meaning & use
double
Twice as much or as many, or consisting of two matching or corresponding parts.
See it in a sentence
We ordered a double portion of fries because everyone at the table was starving.
The hotel room had a double bed instead of two singles pushed together.
A note on using this word
Double can also work as a verb meaning to make or become twice as large, as in 'sales doubled last year.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To make or become twice as great in size, number, or amount.
The bakery doubled its output after the new oven arrived.
3. noun
A person who closely resembles another, or a stand-in used for a performer.
The actor's stunt double handled the dangerous fall down the staircase.
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