Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
double
verb
/ˈdʌb.əl/
Definition
To make something twice as large or increase it twofold.
Examples
- She decided to double the recipe to serve more guests.
- The teacher asked us to double-check our answers before submitting the exam.
- He scored double the points in the second half of the game.
Meaning
The term ‘double’ refers to a quantity that is two times greater than another. It can also refer to something that consists of two identical parts or units.
Synonyms
- duplicate
- twice
- increased
- twofold
- pair
