Double — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb adverb noun /ˈdə-bəl/ dou·ble

Meaning & Definition of Double

Double (adjective)

  1. having a twofold relation or character, dual
  2. consisting of two usually combined members or parts
  3. being twice as great or as many

Double (verb)

  1. to make twice as great or as many
  2. to increase by adding an equal amount
  3. to amount to twice the number of

Double (adverb)

  1. to twice the extent or amount
  2. two together
  3. downward and forward from the usual position

Double (noun)

  1. something twice the usual size, strength, speed, quantity, or value
  2. a double amount
  3. a base hit that enables the batter to reach second base

Double (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined

    "an egg with a double yolk"

    similar: binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, duplex, twin, twofold
    related: mated, paired
    opposite: single
    near: unpaired

  2. being twice as great or as many

    "after it was ranked the best in the country, the college had double the usual number of applicants"

    similar: twofold

  3. not being or expressing what one appears to be or express

    "she's known for speaking with a double tongue, so I doubt that her concern is very heartfelt"

    similar: artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, Janus-faced, jive (slang), left-handed, lip, mealy, mealymouthed, Pecksniffian, phony, phony-baloney, pretended, two-faced, unctuous
    related: affected, assumed, claptrap, contrived, forced, mechanical, put-on, simulated, strained, unnatural, empty, hollow, meaningless, deceitful, devious, dishonest, false, untruthful, facile, glib, superficial, bogus, sham, campy, facetious, jocular, tongue-in-cheek, canting, pharisaical, pious, sanctimonious, self-righteous, simon-pure
    opposite: artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned
    near: direct, forthright, frank, heart-to-heart, open, plain, straightforward

Double (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make twice as great or as many

    "we doubled our investment in six months"

    similar: duplicate, redouble
    related: compound, multiply, accumulate, balloon, build (up), burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, increase, mount, mushroom, proliferate, rise, snowball, swell, wax

  2. to lay one part over or against another part of

    "double the wet cloth and place it on the victim's forehead"

    similar: fold
    related: overlap, overlay, overlie, collapse, telescope, close, shut, plait, pleat
    opposite: extend, open, spread, unfold, unroll

Double (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something or someone that strongly resembles another

    "he looks so much like you that he could be your double"

    similar: alter ego, carbon, carbon copy, clone, counterpart, doppelgänger, duplicate, duplication, facsimile, fetch, image, likeness, look-alike, match, mirror image, picture, replica, ringer, spit, spitting image, twin
    related: effigy, portrait, portrayal, companion, fellow, mate, equal, equivalent, analogue, parallel
    near: antithesis, converse, opposite, reverse

Double (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to two times the amount or degree

    "raced to his side double quick"

    similar: doubly, twice, twofold

Related Entry: Double-barreled (adjective)

Double-barreled is a different word from Double. The synonyms below are for double-barreled, not for double.

  1. consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined

    "the double-barreled goal of the company is to do well in the marketplace and to do good in the community"

    similar: binary, bipartite, double, double-edged, dual, duplex, twin, twofold
    related: mated, paired
    opposite: single
    near: unpaired

Related Entry: Double bind (noun)

Double bind is a different word from Double. The synonyms below are for double bind, not for double.

  1. a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices

    "the double bind faced by every politician: responding to scurrilous charges only gives them unwarranted publicity; not responding to such charges is often interpreted as an admission of guilt"

    similar: catch-22, dilemma, quandary
    related: deadlock, impasse, quagmire, stalemate, standoff, knot, problem, bind, difficulty, fix, hole, jam, pickle, pinch, plight, predicament, spot
    near: breeze, cinch, duck soup, snap

Related Entry: Double-cross (verb)

Double-cross is a different word from Double. The synonyms below are for double-cross, not for double.

  1. to be unfaithful or disloyal to

    "she promised to share the profits but then double-crossed us"

    similar: backstab, betray, cross, sell (out), two-time, go back on, sell down the river, stab in the back
    related: give away, inform (on), peach, rat (on), shop (British), snitch (on), split (on) (British), tell (on), turn in
    opposite: stand by
    near: defend, guard, protect, safeguard, save, shield

Related Entry: Double cross (noun)

Double cross is a different word from Double. The synonyms below are for double cross, not for double.

  1. the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another

    "politics is full of double crosses and backbiting"

    similar: backstabbing, betrayal, business, disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidy, sellout, treachery, treason, two-timing, unfaithfulness
    related: abandonment, desertion, deceit, deception, double-dealing, duplicity, guile, two-facedness, fraud, informing, lying, snitching, talebearing, trickery
    opposite: allegiance, devotion, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastness
    near: dependability, reliability, trustworthiness, defense, protection, safeguard, shield

Related Entry: Double-crosser (noun)

Double-crosser is a different word from Double. The synonyms below are for double-crosser, not for double.

  1. one who betrays a trust or an allegiance

    "we knew he was a double-crosser so we didn't tell him our real plans"

    similar: apostate, backstabber, betrayer, double-dealer, Judas, quisling, recreant, serpent, snake, traitor, turncoat
    related: accommodationist, collaborationist, collaborator, sellout, subversive, subverter, coconspirator, conspirator, intriguer, plotter, schemer, defector, deserter, renegade, blabbermouth, gossip, gossiper, gossipmonger, informant, informer, rat, rumormonger, snitch, snitcher, squealer, stool pigeon, talebearer, talker, tattler, tattletale, telltale

Related Entry: Double-dealer (noun)

Double-dealer is a different word from Double. The synonyms below are for double-dealer, not for double.

  1. one who betrays a trust or an allegiance

    "the company seems to have one or two double-dealers who are selling information to competitors"

    similar: apostate, backstabber, betrayer, double-crosser, Judas, quisling, recreant, serpent, snake, traitor, turncoat
    related: accommodationist, collaborationist, collaborator, sellout, subversive, subverter, coconspirator, conspirator, intriguer, plotter, schemer, defector, deserter, renegade, blabbermouth, gossip, gossiper, gossipmonger, informant, informer, rat, rumormonger, snitch, snitcher, squealer, stool pigeon, talebearer, talker, tattler, tattletale, telltale

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Double

The most common words with a similar meaning to Double:

Slang: jive
binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, duplex, twin, twofold, artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, Janus-faced, left-handed, lip, mealy, mealymouthed, Pecksniffian, phony, phony-baloney, pretended, two-faced, unctuous, duplicate, redouble, fold, alter ego, carbon, carbon copy, clone, counterpart, doppelgänger, duplication, facsimile, fetch

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Double

Words with the opposite meaning of Double:

single, artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned, extend, open, spread, unfold, unroll

Related Words for Double

mated, paired, affected, assumed, claptrap, contrived, forced, mechanical, put-on, simulated, strained, unnatural, empty, hollow, meaningless, deceitful, devious, dishonest, false, untruthful, facile, glib, superficial, bogus, sham, campy, facetious, jocular, tongue-in-cheek, canting

Near Antonyms of Double

unpaired, direct, forthright, frank, heart-to-heart, plain, straightforward, antithesis, converse, opposite, reverse

Word Forms of Double

Inflections: doubled, doubling

Derived words: doubleness (noun), doubler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Double

Middle English, from Anglo-French duble, double, from Latin duplus (akin to Greek diploos), from duo two + -plus multiplied by; akin to Old English -feald -fold two, -fold

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Double

Words & Phrases Containing Double

double-A, double agent, double bar, double-barrel, double-barreled, double bass

Frequently Asked Questions about Double

What does "Double" mean?

"Double" means having a twofold relation or character, dual. As an an adjective, a verb, an adverb and a noun, it is defined as: having a twofold relation or character, dual. It has 7 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Double"?

Other words for "Double" include binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, duplex, twin and twofold. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Double" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Double"?

There are 124 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Double". Common alternatives include binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, duplex, twin, twofold, artificial and backhanded.

What is the opposite of "Double"?

Antonyms of "Double" include single, artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere and undesigning. Near antonyms include unpaired, direct, forthright and frank.

How do you use "Double" in a sentence?

Examples of "Double" in a sentence: "an egg with a double yolk"; "after it was ranked the best in the country, the college had double the usual number of applicants"; "she's known for speaking with a double tongue, so I doubt that her concern is very heartfelt".

Is "Double" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Double" can be used as an adjective, a verb, an adverb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Double" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Double" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Double"?

"Double" is pronounced /ˈdə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as dou·ble.