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- pronunciation:
- duh
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, verb
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If something is double, it is two times a certain amount or number.
My dad said my little brother could have a double scoop of ice cream this time.We made a double batch of chocolate cookies and a single batch of coconut cookies. |
| definition 2: |
When something is double, it means that it is made for or meant to be used by two people.
Anna and her sister sleep in a double bed together when they visit their aunt and uncle. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A person's double is someone who looks exactly like them or looks very much like them.
She is the double of her cousin. I was sure they were twin sisters, but they're not.- synonyms:
- match
- similar words:
- copy, likeness, reflection
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| definition 2: |
A double is a hit in baseball that allows the batter to get to second base.
Marcus hit two doubles in the game, and that's why their team won. |
| related words: |
equal |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
doubles, doubling, doubled |
| definition 1: |
When you double something, you make it two times larger.
When my grandmother wants to make a lot of cupcakes, she doubles her cupcake recipe.The cars were going so slow that it doubled the time it usually takes Jordan's mom to get to work. |
| definition 2: |
When something doubles, it means that it becomes twice as large.
When the bread dough doubled in size, it was ready to bake. |
| definition 3: |
When you double in baseball, it means that you hit a ball well and it lets you get to second base.
I doubled, and the runner on third base ran in and scored. It was great! |
| related words: |
bend, couple, multiply |
| derivations: |
doubleness (n.), doubler (n.) |
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