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Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things
“She possesses a keen insight into human nature and a double dose of empathy.”
Having twice the usual size, quantity, or strength
“A3 paper is double the size of A4, which is double the size of A5, etc.”
Characterized by a lack of sincerity
“At whose school have they learned to assent to inconsistencies, to speak with a double tongue and lips of flattery?”
Having two different roles or interpretations, especially in order to deceive or confuse
“This distinction, though obvious, is concealed in economic theory by the double meaning of wealth.”
(the same) Not differing in any way, shape or form
At or to twice the amount or extent
“This goes double for similar criticism of policies, if the criticism is routed through proper channels.”
A person or thing that looks exactly like another
“Bethany had played Tatiana's double in the mirror in the second scene of Onegin.”
A person who stands in for someone else, especially as an actor
“They had a plan for Trey to be a stunt double in films, while Pixie would be that actor who does all of his own stunts.”
A group of two objects or people
“I am convinced that they were not only printed together but were actually sold together as a double.”
A person skilled in imitating the voice or actions of others in an entertaining way
An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction
Baseball hit allowing batter to get to second base
Someone with whom one spends a lot of time socially
An inseparable attendant or companion
To increase in amount, value or degree, especially by two
“She predicted that her sales would double, or perhaps treble, over the next two or three years.”
To serve, or be used in, a secondary purpose
“Today, I have three PCs humming away in different rooms all over the house, and all three double nicely as TVs.”
To take over the responsibilities of
“A recurrent theme is the unwilling servant Sganarelle who is coerced to double for his boss or pretend he's someone else.”
To fold something over
“Double the cloth according to the dotted lines, and cut the fore-part out as shown by the plate.”
To move at a fast speed on foot
To be liberated or freed from (something)
To be similar to in appearance or structure
To do, make, or perform again
To create a copy of an image
To work at a secondary job, often in the evening or during the night
To evade or escape from someone or something, especially by using cunning or skill
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