doubled

• Describe algo que se ha aumentado al doble o que consta de dos partes iguales o idénticas.

Describes something that has been made twice as much or as many, or consisting of two equal or identical parts.

1. Increased twofoldB1formal

   Made twice as much or as many; multiplied by two.

   duplicado

   • The company's profits were doubled this quarter.
   • She received a doubled salary after the promotion.
   • The recipe calls for a doubled amount of sugar.

   Sinónimosdoubletwofold

2. Made of two layersB2formal

   Consisting of two layers, folds, or thicknesses.

   doblado en dos capas

   • He wore a doubled coat to stay warm in the snow.
   • The fabric was doubled for extra strength.
   • The curtains were doubled to block out the light.

   Sinónimosdoubletwo-plytwofold

   Antónimossingle

3. Bent or folded overB2formal

   Bent or folded so that one part lies on top of another.

   doblado sobre sí mismo

   • The paper was doubled over to fit in the envelope.
   • He doubled the rope to make it stronger.
   • She doubled the blanket and placed it on the chair.

   Sinónimosbent

   Antónimosextendedstraightunbent

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer algo dos veces mayor o de volverse dos veces mayor, o también para referirse a duplicar o repetir algo.

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.

   Duplicar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosduplicateredouble

   Antónimoshalve

2. Fold overB1formal

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

   doblar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbendcreasefoldpleat

3. Serve in two rolesB2formal

   To have or perform two different functions or roles.

   desempeñar dos funciones

   • 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.

   Sinónimosact as

Variantes phrasaldouble overdouble up