double

• مؤنثه: مزدوج. ما كان مكوّناً من جزأين متساويين أو متماثلين أو متشابهين، أو كان ضعف مقدار شيء آخر.

Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things; twice as much or as many.

1. Twice as much or manyA2formal

   Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.

   مُضاعَف

   • She ordered a double espresso.
   • The room has double doors leading to the garden.
   • He received double the amount of money he expected.

   المرادفاتdualduplicatepairedtwicetwintwofold

   الأضدادsingle

2. Made for twoA2formal

   Designed or intended for two people or things.

   مُعَدّ لشخصين

   • They booked a double room at the hotel.
   • The bed is a double size.
   • We need a double stroller for the twins.

   المرادفاتdualpairedtwin

   الأضدادsingle

3. Having two different uses or rolesB1formal

   Having two different functions, purposes, or meanings.

   مزدوج الوظيفة

   • The sofa serves a double purpose as a bed.
   • He leads a double life as a spy.
   • The word 'bat' has a double meaning.

   المرادفاتdualduplexpairedtwintwofold

   الأضدادexclusivesinglesole

• ظرف يعني «مرتين» أو «على وجه مزدوج»، ويُستخدم للإشارة إلى أن شيئًا يُفعل بدرجة مضاعفة أو بطريقة مزدوجة أو بكمية أو تأثير مضاعف. وقد يعني أيضًا «معًا» أو «في صحبة شخص آخر».

An adverb meaning "twice" or "in two ways." It is used to indicate that something is done to a double degree, in a twofold manner, or with twice the amount or effect. It can also mean "in a pair" or "together."

1. Twice the amount or degreeA2formal

   To a degree or extent that is twice as much.

   ضعف

   • She paid double for the express shipping.
   • The price of gas has gone up double in the last year.
   • He worked double to finish the project on time.

   المرادفاتdoublytwicetwofold

   الأضدادhalf

2. In a pair or two togetherB1informal

   In a way that involves two things or people together.

   معًا في اثنين

   • They rode double on the motorcycle.
   • The children sat double on the bench.
   • We can sleep double in the guest room.

   الأضدادaloneindividuallysingly

• اسم يدل على شيء يساوي ضعف شيء آخر في الحجم أو الكمية أو القيمة أو القوة، أو على شخص أو شيء يشبه آخر شبهاً تاماً.

A noun referring to something that is twice the size, quantity, value, or strength of something else, or a person or thing that looks exactly like another.

1. Twice the amountA2formal

   A number or amount that is twice as much as something else.

   ضعف الكمية

   • He ordered a double of the usual portion.
   • The price is a double of what it was last year.
   • She paid double for the express shipping.

2. LookalikeB1informal

   A person who looks exactly like another person.

   شبيه

   • He is your double; you could be twins.
   • The actor's double performed the dangerous stunts.
   • She met her double at the costume party.

   المرادفاتclonecounterpartdead ringerdoppelgangermirror imageringerspitting imagetwin

3. Sports betB2informalbritish

   A bet on two different events, where both must win for the bet to succeed.

   رهان مزدوج

   • He placed a double on the two football matches.
   • Her double paid off when both teams won.
   • The bookmaker offered good odds for the double.

   المرادفاتaccumulatorparlay

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على مضاعفة شيء أو زيادته إلى مثلَي مقدارِه الأصلي، أو على أن يصير الشيء ضِعف ما كان عليه.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something twice as much or as many, or of becoming twice as much or as many.

1. Increase twofoldA2formal

   To make or become twice as much or as many.

   مضاعفة

   • The company doubled its profits this year.
   • She doubled the recipe to feed more guests.
   • The population of the town has doubled in the last decade.

   المرادفاتduplicateredouble

   الأضدادhalve

2. Fold overB1formal

   To bend or fold something so that one part lies on top of another.

   ثني الشيء مثنيين

   • He doubled the blanket and placed it on the chair.
   • She doubled the paper to fit it into the envelope.
   • Double the fabric before cutting it.

   المرادفاتbendcreasefoldpleat

3. Serve in two rolesB2formal

   To have or perform two different functions or roles.

   أداء دورين

   • The sofa doubles as a bed for guests.
   • She doubles as both the director and the lead actress.
   • This room doubles as a study and a guest room.

   المرادفاتact as

الصيغ المركّبةdouble overdouble up