Pronunciation

/dʌbl/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The state or fact of being double; duplication. 2. Two equal or corresponding parts or quantities. 3. [Computing] A software feature allowing multiple instances or copies of a program or file. 4. An increase in size, quantity, or value by a factor of two.
• Verb: 1. To become double in size, amount, or number. 2. To duplicate or make an exact copy of something. 3. (math) To multiply by itself. 4. To perform a mathematical operation called doubling.

Phrases

• “Double down” means to increase one’s commitment or stake.
• “Double-check” implies verifying something twice for accuracy.
• “Double standard” refers to different expectations applied to different people or situations.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The room was twice the size of the previous one due to the double walls.”
• Verb: “She decided to double her savings for the emergency fund.”
• Mathematical usage: “To double a number, you simply multiply it by 2.”

Synonyms

• Twice over
• Doubled
• Replicated
• Duplicated
• Matched
• Increased to twice

Antonyms

• Halved
• Reduced
• Single
• Unique
• Unmatched