Double as

verb

To serve two functions or to be usable in two different ways.

My spare room doubles as a home office.
Visual representation of "double as" - To serve two functions or to be usable in two different ways

Often appears as...

  • doubles as a verb
  • doubles as a noun
verb

To have a secondary role or function in addition to its main one.

This software doubles as a project management tool.
Visual representation of "double as" - To have a secondary role or function in addition to its main one

Often appears as...

  • doubles as a tool
  • doubles as a resource

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To have a hidden or extra purpose beyond its apparent function.

This ordinary-looking pen doubles as a recording device.
Visual representation of "double as" - To have a hidden or extra purpose beyond its apparent function

Often appears as...

  • doubles as a device
  • doubles as a gadget
verb

To use something for two different purposes.

This building's roof doubles as a solar power station.
Visual representation of "double as" - To use something for two different purposes

Often appears as...

  • doubles as a station
  • doubles as a plant
verb

To serve two functions or to be usable in two different ways.

My spare room doubles as a home office.
Visual representation of "double as" - To serve two functions or to be usable in two different ways

Often appears as...

  • doubles as a verb
  • doubles as a noun
verb

To have a secondary role or function in addition to its main one.

This software doubles as a project management tool.
Visual representation of "double as" - To have a secondary role or function in addition to its main one

Often appears as...

  • doubles as a tool
  • doubles as a resource

Usage tips

Technical

verb

To have a hidden or extra purpose beyond its apparent function.

This ordinary-looking pen doubles as a recording device.
Visual representation of "double as" - To have a hidden or extra purpose beyond its apparent function

Often appears as...

  • doubles as a device
  • doubles as a gadget
verb

To use something for two different purposes.

This building's roof doubles as a solar power station.
Visual representation of "double as" - To use something for two different purposes

Often appears as...

  • doubles as a station
  • doubles as a plant
Definition 1 of 4
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Spatial Efficiency

Describes how one space or item efficiently serves two purposes.

Illustration for Spatial Efficiency
The couch doubles as a bed in tiny apartments.
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Cost-effective

Highlights saving money by using one thing for multiple uses.

Illustration for Cost-effective
One ticket doubles as admission to multiple attractions.
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Spatial Efficiency

Describes how one space or item efficiently serves two purposes.

Illustration for Spatial Efficiency
The couch doubles as a bed in tiny apartments.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Cost-effective

Highlights saving money by using one thing for multiple uses.

Illustration for Cost-effective
One ticket doubles as admission to multiple attractions.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Spatial Efficiency

Describes how one space or item efficiently serves two purposes.

Illustration for Spatial Efficiency
The couch doubles as a bed in tiny apartments.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Cost-effective

Highlights saving money by using one thing for multiple uses.

Illustration for Cost-effective
One ticket doubles as admission to multiple attractions.
Visual representation of the word "Double as"

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