double — twice as much or as many; consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: twice as much or as many; consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʌbəl/
Example Sentences
- My boss gave me double homework because I was double-checking my Instagram during the meeting.
- She has a double major in computer science and psychology.
- The population of the city has doubled in the past decade.
double
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʌbəl/]
twice as much or as many; consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts
He ordered a double espresso to survive the long night shift.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'doble' meaning twice as much, derived from Latin 'duplus' (double), which combines 'duo' (two) and '-plus' (fold).
Breakdown
du- (two) + -plus (fold) = duplus (Latin) > doble (Old French) > double (English)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss gave me double homework because I was double-checking my Instagram during the meeting.”
“She has a double major in computer science and psychology.”
“The population of the city has doubled in the past decade.”
“I see double whenever I forget to wear my glasses - it's like having built-in 3D vision!”
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