Definitions
There are 21 meanings of the word
Double.
How to pronounce double:
US
Double - as an adjective
Used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements
Example: "Double chrysanthemums have many rows of petals and are usually spherical or hemispherical"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
single7Double - as a noun
A base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
Example: "He hit a double to deep centerfield"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
two-baggertwo-base hittwo-baserHypernyms (Closely Related)
base hitsafety12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts
Example: "His first job in hollywood was as a double for clark gable"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stunt manstunt womanSomeone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
Example: "He could be gingrich's double"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
image8look-alikeHypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A quantity that is twice as great as another
Example: "36 is the double of 18"
Raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
Example: "I decided his double was a bluff"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doubling12Double - as an adverb
Double - as an adjective satellite
Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
Example: "A double (or dual) role for an actor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dual5three-foldthreefold16treble8two-foldtwofold14Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
Example: "An egg with a double yolk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dual5duple8Twice as great or many
Example: "Ate a double portion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doubled11two-foldtwofold14Large enough for two
Example: "A double bed"
Having two meanings with intent to deceive
Example: "A sly double meaning"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forked14Double - as a verb
Increase twofold
Example: "The population doubled within 50 years"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duplicate14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
manifold14multiply15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hit a two-base hit
Bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
Example: "He doubled and vomited violently"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
double overdouble upDo double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
Example: "She doubles as his wife and secretary"
Make a demand for (a card or suit)
Make or do or perform again
Example: "He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duplicate14reduplicate16repeat8replicate13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reproduce14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He ordered a double espresso at the coffee shop."
"The actor played a double in the movie, performing stunts for the main character."
"She scored a double in the cricket match."
"The gymnast executed a flawless double backflip."
"The twins dressed up as Batman and Robin, creating a dynamic double."
Word Game Points
Is DOUBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, double is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DOUBLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DOUBLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, double is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDOUBLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DOUBLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, double is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDOUBLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
