double

Twice the usual amount, size, or number.

• He ordered a double espresso.
• We received double pay for working on the holiday.
• Do not take a double dose if you miss one.

Similar words: twofold

Opposites: half

Common phrases: double portion, double dose, double espresso, double pay

Having two similar parts together.

• The hall has double doors.
• A double layer of fabric keeps the coat warm.
• We installed double windows to reduce street noise.

Similar words: two-part

Opposites: single

Common phrases: double doors, double window, double layer, double glazing

Made for two people to use together.

• We need a double room.
• They bought a double bed for their new flat.
• Does the hotel charge more for double occupancy?

Similar words: two-person

Opposites: single

Common phrases: double bed, double room, double occupancy, double stroller

Involving two events that happen together or are connected.

• The sisters planned a double wedding.
• Police are investigating a double murder.
• Our graduation and anniversary made it a double celebration.

Similar words: twofold

Opposites: single

Common phrases: double wedding, double murder, double celebration, double tragedy

To twice the amount or degree.

• You will have to pay double.
• The shop charged double for delivery on Sunday.
• This painting is now worth double what I paid.

Similar words: twice, twofold

Common phrases: pay double, charge double, cost double, work double shifts

In pairs, or as two images instead of one.

• I was seeing double.
• The blow to his head made him see double.
• They rode double on a bicycle along the lane.

Similar words: in pairs, two at once

Opposites: singly

Common phrases: see double, ride double

An amount, number, or size that is twice another.

• I earned double this month.
• The repair cost double the original estimate.
• Their sales reached more than double last year's total.

How to use it: double (of) something (Six is the double of three.); double what… (She earned double what I earned.)

Similar words: twice as much

Opposites: half

Common phrases: double the amount, double the price, nearly double, more than double

A person who looks almost exactly like someone else.

• She is my sister's double.
• I met a man who was the actor's exact double.
• Their doubles looked so convincing that several fans were fooled.

How to use it: someone's double (That woman could be your mother's double.); a double of someone (We met a double of our old teacher.)

Similar words: lookalike, doppelganger

Common phrases: someone's double, exact double, celebrity double, double of someone