double

• Aus zwei gleichen, identischen oder ähnlichen Teilen oder Gegenständen bestehend; zweimal so groß oder so viel.

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.

   doppelt

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

   Synonymedualduplicatepairedtwicetwintwofold

   Antonymesingle

2. Made for twoA2formal

   Designed or intended for two people or things.

   Doppel-

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

   Synonymedualpairedtwin

   Antonymesingle

3. Having two different uses or rolesB1formal

   Having two different functions, purposes, or meanings.

   Doppelt

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

   Synonymedualduplexpairedtwintwofold

   Antonymeexclusivesinglesole

• Adverb, das „zweimal“ oder „auf doppelte Weise“ bedeutet. Es wird verwendet, um anzuzeigen, dass etwas in doppeltem Maße, auf doppelte Art, mit verdoppelter Menge oder Wirkung geschieht. Es kann auch „zu zweit“ oder „zusammen“ bedeuten.

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.

   Doppelt so viel

   • 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.

   Synonymedoublytwicetwofold

   Antonymehalf

2. In a pair or two togetherB1informal

   In a way that involves two things or people together.

   Zu zweit

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

   Antonymealoneindividuallysingly

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das doppelt so groß, so viel, so wertvoll oder so stark ist wie etwas anderes, oder eine Person oder Sache, die genauso aussieht wie eine andere.

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.

   Doppelte Menge

   • 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.

   Doppelgänger

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

   Synonymeclonecounterpartdead ringerdoppelgangermirror imageringerspitting imagetwin

3. Sports betB2informalbritish

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

   Doppelwette

   • 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.

   Synonymeaccumulatorparlay

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas auf das Doppelte zu vergrößern oder doppelt so groß zu werden. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zu verdoppeln, zu duplizieren oder in zwei gleichen Teilen auszuführen.

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.

   verdoppeln

   • 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.

   Synonymeduplicateredouble

   Antonymehalve

2. Fold overB1formal

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

   Falten

   • 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.

   Synonymebendcreasefoldpleat

3. Serve in two rolesB2formal

   To have or perform two different functions or roles.

   In zwei Rollen dienen

   • 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.

   Synonymeact as

Phrasal-Variantendouble overdouble up