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Word: Double
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin duplus (see duple). The verb is from Old French dobler, from late Latin duplare, from duplus
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʌbl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
become twice as much or as many
Short Definition:become twice as much or as many
Examples:- profits doubled in one year
Definition:
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
Definition:
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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