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Word: Double
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: via Old French from Latin duplus (see duple). The verb is from Old French dobler, from late Latin duplare, from duplus
ˈdʌbl
a thing which is twice as large as usual or is made up of two standard units or things
Short Definition:something twice as large as usual
Examples:- join the two sleeping bags together to make a double
a person who looks exactly like another
Short Definition:person looking exactly like another
Examples:- you could pass yourself off as his double
(especially in tennis and badminton) a game or competition involving sides made up of two players
Short Definition:game with sides of two players
Examples:- the semi-finals of the doubles
a system of change-ringing using five bells, with two pairs changing places each time.
Short Definition:system of change-ringing
a pair of victories in the same sport in two different competitions
Short Definition:pair of victories in different competitions
Examples:- Manchester United won the double twice
Word: Double
Speech Type: Verb
ˈdʌbl
become twice as much or as many
Short Definition:become twice as much or as many
Examples:- profits doubled in one year
fold or bend (paper, cloth, or other material) over on itself
Short Definition:fold over paper, cloth, etc.
Examples:- the muslin is doubled and then laid in a sieve over the bowl
be used in or play another, different role
Short Definition:play additional role
Examples:- a laser printer doubles as a photocopier
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