double
Two times as big in size, amount, or number.
Twice the usual size, amount, or number.
To make something two times bigger, or to become two times bigger.
To increase something to twice its original size, amount, or number, or to become twice as large.
Something that is two times bigger than normal.
An amount, serving, or measure that is twice as much as usual.
A person who does something instead of another person, usually in acting or sports.
A person who replaces another in performing a task, especially in films or sports.
Made of two same parts that are joined together.
Consisting of two similar parts or units joined together.
- Base: double
- Base: double
- Plural: double, doubles
- Base: double
- 3rd Person Singular: doubles
- Present Participle: doubling
- Past: doubled
double down
1Increase effort or commitment
To work harder or give more effort to something, especially after problems happen.
- After losing the first round, the team decided to double down in training.
- He doubled down on his plan despite criticism.
double up
1Share or fold over into two parts/layers
To share something with someone else, or to fold something so it has two layers.
- We had to double up in rooms because of limited space.
- Double up the blanket for extra warmth.
on the double
1Do immediately and quickly
Right away and very fast.
- Get over here on the double!
- The captain ordered them to move on the double.
see double
1Perceive two images of one object
To see two of everything because your eyes are not working normally.
- After hitting his head, he started seeing double.
- I was so tired I began to see double.