noun🔗ShareTwice the number, amount, size, etc."My brother's allowance is a double of mine. "numberamountessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes"Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles."personjobentertainmentmediaessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA drink with two portions of alcohol."On second thought, make that a double."drinkessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA ghostly apparition of a living person; doppelgänger."My sister saw a double of herself walking down the street the other day. "supernaturalmythologyliteraturecharacterbeingpersonessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sharp turn, especially a return on one's own tracks."The hiker took a sharp double to avoid the fallen tree. "directionactionwaynauticalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA redundant item for which an identical item already exists."Before printing the photos, Liam deleted the doubles."itemthingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA two-base hit."The catcher hit a double to lead off the ninth."sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA call that increases certain scoring points if the last preceding bid becomes the contract."If my sister's bid of 100 points becomes the contract, the double will increase the score by 200 points. "gameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA strike in which the object ball is struck so as to make it rebound against the cushion to an opposite pocket."The pool player made a double, sending the ball bouncing off the side to the opposite corner pocket. "sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bet on two horses in different races in which any winnings from the first race are placed on the horse in the later race."My uncle placed a double on the two horses, hoping for a win in both races. "sportracebetfinancegameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe narrow outermost ring on a dartboard."The dart player aimed for the double to get a high score. "sportgamepointessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hit on this ring."The boxer landed a double on his opponent's jaw. "sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tile that has the same value (i.e., the same number of pips) on both sides."My uncle used a double six in the game of dice. "gameitemessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA double-precision floating-point number."The spreadsheet program uses double-precision floating-point numbers to calculate the total cost of the family vacation. "computingnumbertechnologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTwo competitions, usually one league and one cup, won by the same team in a single season."The soccer team's double was a major achievement, winning both the league championship and the cup. "sportachievementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA boat for two scullers."The rowing team used a double to practice for the upcoming competition. "sportnauticalvehiclesailingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe feat of scoring twice in one game."The basketball player's double was amazing; he scored two goals in the first quarter. "sportgameachievementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(chiefly swimming and track) The feat of winning two events in a single meet or competition."In 1996, Michael Johnson achieved a double by winning both the 200 and 400 meter dashes."sportachievementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA former French coin worth one-sixth of a sou."My grandfather told me stories about the old French double, a small coin used long ago. "historyeconomyfinanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Guernsey) A copper coin worth one-eighth of a penny."My grandmother used to save her old Guernsey doubles. "economyvaluefinancecommerceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlaying the same part on two instruments, alternately."The student's double on the clarinet and saxophone, playing one melody on both instruments. "musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA double feast."The school's annual holiday celebration was a double feast, with both a delicious lunch and a special afternoon snack. "festivalreligionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo multiply by two."The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."mathnumberessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fold over so as to make two folds."To make a pleat, double the material at the waist."actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as."The price of the new phone doubled last month. "amountnumberessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo increase by 100%, to become twice as large in size."Our earnings have doubled in the last year."numberamountessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo get a two-base hit."The batter doubled into the corner."sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(sometimes followed by up) To clench (a fist)."He doubled his fist in frustration when his team lost the game. "bodyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(often followed by together or up) To join or couple."The two sisters double up together to share a room. "groupactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo repeat exactly; copy."The teacher asked the students to double the recipe for the class picnic. "actionlanguageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(often followed by as) To play a second part or serve a second role."A spork is a kind of fork that doubles as a spoon."actionjobessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo turn sharply, following a winding course."The hiker doubled back, following a winding path to find the lost child. "directionwayactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo sail around (a headland or other point)."The sailboat had to double the cape to reach the harbor. "nauticalsailingoceanessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo duplicate (a part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it."The pianist doubled the melody on the right-hand notes, playing the same tune an octave higher. "musicsoundessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(usually followed by "on") To be capable of performing (upon an additional instrument)."My sister can double on the piano and the violin. "musicentertainmentabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract."The team captain doubled the points for the next round of the quiz if they reached the target score. "gamesportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo double down."The team, realizing they were losing the debate, doubled down on their arguments, presenting more evidence to support their point of view. "attitudeactionbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause (a ball) to rebound from a cushion before entering the pocket."The pool player skillfully doubled the cue ball off the cushion to sink the ball in the pocket. "sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(followed by for) To act as substitute."My sister is doubling for me at the school bake sale; she'll sell cookies in my place. "actionjobserviceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo go or march at twice the normal speed."To get to school on time, Sarah doubled her pace. "militaryactionsportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo multiply the strength or effect of by two."Sorry, this store does not double coupons."numbermathbusinesseconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo unite, as ranks or files, so as to form one from each two."The soldiers doubled their ranks to form a single, stronger line. "militarygroupessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of a station) To transmit simultaneously on the same channel as another station, either unintentionally or deliberately, causing interference."Could you please repeat your last transmission? Another station was doubling with you."communicationelectronicssignaltechnologyinternetessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMade up of two matching or complementary elements."The closet has double doors."elementnumbertypeamountessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf twice the quantity."Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes."amountnumberessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family."My cousin is my double; he's related to me through both my mother's and father's families. "familyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDesigned for two users."a double room"itemutensiltechnologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFolded in two; composed of two layers."The bakery sold double-layered chocolate chip cookies. "materialappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareStooping; bent over."My grandmother was a double figure, stooped over with age. "bodyappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving two aspects; ambiguous."a double meaning"aspectqualityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFalse, deceitful, or hypocritical."a double life"charactermoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf flowers, having more than the normal number of petals."The rosebush produced a few double flowers this year. "plantbiologynatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf an instrument, sounding an octave lower."a double bass"musicsoundessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf time, twice as fast."The train was moving at a double speed today, making the journey much faster. "timenumberessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareTwice over; twofold; doubly."My brother studied double for the history exam, so he was well-prepared. "amountnumberessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareTwo together; two at a time. (especially in see double)"There are only a few beds, so some of the children will have to sleep double for the night."numberamountessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed."The marching band practiced the double, a fast pace that was almost a run. "militarymusictimeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading