Double
adjective
Twice as much or as many.
She paid double the price for the same dress
Often appears as...
- double light
- double trouble
adjective
Consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.
She has a double role in the play
Often appears as...
- double entendre
- double room
verb
To make or become twice as much.
He decided to double his efforts
Often appears as...
- double back
- double check
noun
A thing that is twice as large as usual or is made of two standard units or things.
He ordered a double of whisky
Often appears as...
- double bed
- double decker
adverb
Two times; to twice the degree.
I had to think double quick
Often appears as...
- double quickly
- double strongly
verb
Play two roles, especially in film or theatre.
An actor doubling as a director
Often appears as...
- double act
- double play
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adjective
Twice as much or as many.
She paid double the price for the same dress
Often appears as...
- double light
- double trouble
adjective
Consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.
She has a double role in the play
Often appears as...
- double entendre
- double room
verb
To make or become twice as much.
He decided to double his efforts
Often appears as...
- double back
- double check
noun
A thing that is twice as large as usual or is made of two standard units or things.
He ordered a double of whisky
Often appears as...
- double bed
- double decker
adverb
Two times; to twice the degree.
I had to think double quick
Often appears as...
- double quickly
- double strongly
verb
Play two roles, especially in film or theatre.
An actor doubling as a director
Often appears as...
- double act
- double play
Usage tips
Theatrical
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Pro Tip 1/1Mathematical Precision
Used to express exact multiplication in price, quantity, or degree.
If you work overtime, your pay is double.
Pro Tip 1/1Mathematical Precision
Used to express exact multiplication in price, quantity, or degree.
If you work overtime, your pay is double.
Pro Tip 1/1Mathematical Precision
Used to express exact multiplication in price, quantity, or degree.
If you work overtime, your pay is double.
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Deep Sea Anglerfish Sex...
The elysium. Wow It's amazing isn't and the size of their mouth is amazing. I never knew this, but they can swallow prey that's double the size that they are, which is remarkable Yeah. and this has to be said, this is a female and this brings me to my next revelation. Well, hold on. Hold on, hold on a moment. Go on. Just got to have a little bit of time for romance. We love science but a little bit of romance is nice as well
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How big is infinity? -...
So, what we really mean when we say that two sets are the same size is that the elements in those sets can be matched up one by one in some way. My fourth grade teacher showed us the whole numbers laid out in a row, and below each we have its double. As you can see, the bottom row contains all the even numbers, and we have a one-to-one match.
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Exorcism PIPE National...
unless outside we go what can I say to people that's happy in their age a double let's say this is taboo you don't find it I'm finding out that is your opinion he got got a deleted I honor and respect you you know I'm only doing this to help you but dude it was a diode as long as thousands of people in Manila
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What is fat? - George...
Another, more important difference is the type of bond between the carbon atoms. Some fatty acids have only single bonds. Others have both single and double bonds. Fatty acids with only single bonds are called saturated, and those with one or more double bonds are called unsaturated.
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What does the liver do?...
the hepatic artery delivers blood from the heart, while the hepatic portal vein brings it from the intestine. This double delivery fills the liver with nutrients, that it then sorts, processes and stores with the help of thousands of tiny internal processing plants,
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How high can you count...
up and down. This won't allow us to represent powers of ten, but it's perfect for the counting system that uses powers of two, otherwise known as binary. In binary, each position has double the value of the previous one, so we can assign our fingers values of one,
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Why do honeybees love...
behind the most important aspect of honeybee the hive. Just like humans, bees need food and shelter to stay alive. The hive is not only the bees' home, but doubles as a place to store their honey. Since it's so central to survival,
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Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself.
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The evolution of the...
from pages get smoother less doubly pens get more agile you can make finer lines and fancier shapes letters get more distinct because technology influences
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When will the next mass...
About 66 million years ago, something terrible happened to life on our planet. Ecosystems were hit with a double blow
Video examples
Deep Sea Anglerfish Sex...
The elysium. Wow It's amazing isn't and the size of their mouth is amazing. I never knew this, but they can swallow prey that's double the size that they are, which is remarkable Yeah. and this has to be said, this is a female and this brings me to my next revelation. Well, hold on. Hold on, hold on a moment. Go on. Just got to have a little bit of time for romance. We love science but a little bit of romance is nice as well
Video examples
How big is infinity? -...
So, what we really mean when we say that two sets are the same size is that the elements in those sets can be matched up one by one in some way. My fourth grade teacher showed us the whole numbers laid out in a row, and below each we have its double. As you can see, the bottom row contains all the even numbers, and we have a one-to-one match.
Video examples
Exorcism PIPE National...
unless outside we go what can I say to people that's happy in their age a double let's say this is taboo you don't find it I'm finding out that is your opinion he got got a deleted I honor and respect you you know I'm only doing this to help you but dude it was a diode as long as thousands of people in Manila
Video examples
What is fat? - George...
Another, more important difference is the type of bond between the carbon atoms. Some fatty acids have only single bonds. Others have both single and double bonds. Fatty acids with only single bonds are called saturated, and those with one or more double bonds are called unsaturated.
Video examples
What does the liver do?...
the hepatic artery delivers blood from the heart, while the hepatic portal vein brings it from the intestine. This double delivery fills the liver with nutrients, that it then sorts, processes and stores with the help of thousands of tiny internal processing plants,
Video examples
How high can you count...
up and down. This won't allow us to represent powers of ten, but it's perfect for the counting system that uses powers of two, otherwise known as binary. In binary, each position has double the value of the previous one, so we can assign our fingers values of one,
Video examples
Why do honeybees love...
behind the most important aspect of honeybee the hive. Just like humans, bees need food and shelter to stay alive. The hive is not only the bees' home, but doubles as a place to store their honey. Since it's so central to survival,
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam, so the double standard is as old as adultery itself.
Video examples
The evolution of the...
from pages get smoother less doubly pens get more agile you can make finer lines and fancier shapes letters get more distinct because technology influences
Video examples
When will the next mass...
About 66 million years ago, something terrible happened to life on our planet. Ecosystems were hit with a double blow
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese Footballer
My father always taught me that when you help other people, then God will give you double. And that's what has really happened to me. When I have helped other people who are in need, God has helped me more.
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Denzel Curry
American Musician
I live more than a double life, honestly. I have so many personalities, I live more than a double life.
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Frank Bruno
British Athlete
There's enough pressure in life without seeking competition. That makes it double pressure.
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Yvonne De Carlo
Canadian Actress
I guess I lead a double life, and I must admit I'm happy with both.
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Valeria Golino
Italian Actress
Miele' is a code name for a girl who has a double life.
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Chris Harrison
American Entertainer
Should there be double standards in the world? Maybe.
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Catherine Deneuve
French Actress
I have no physical courage, I've asked for a double.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
All truth is simple... is that not doubly a lie?
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Lance Bass
American Musician
It's nice not to have to live a double life.
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Dara Horn
American Novelist
I think all parents have a double life.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese Footballer
My father always taught me that when you help other people, then God will give you double. And that's what has really happened to me. When I have helped other people who are in need, God has helped me more.
Quote examples
Denzel Curry
American Musician
I live more than a double life, honestly. I have so many personalities, I live more than a double life.
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Frank Bruno
British Athlete
There's enough pressure in life without seeking competition. That makes it double pressure.
Quote examples
Yvonne De Carlo
Canadian Actress
I guess I lead a double life, and I must admit I'm happy with both.
Quote examples
Valeria Golino
Italian Actress
Miele' is a code name for a girl who has a double life.
Quote examples
Chris Harrison
American Entertainer
Should there be double standards in the world? Maybe.
Quote examples
Catherine Deneuve
French Actress
I have no physical courage, I've asked for a double.
Quote examples
Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
All truth is simple... is that not doubly a lie?
Quote examples
Lance Bass
American Musician
It's nice not to have to live a double life.
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Dara Horn
American Novelist
I think all parents have a double life.
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