double

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

ruСостоящий из двух равных, идентичных или похожих частей или предметов; вдвое больше.esQue consta de dos partes iguales, idénticas o similares; que es dos veces mayor o más intenso.frQui est composé de deux éléments égaux, identiques ou semblables ; qui vaut ou contient deux fois plus.deAus zwei gleichen, identischen oder ähnlichen Teilen oder Gegenständen bestehend; zweimal so groß oder so viel.ptQue consiste em duas partes iguais, idênticas ou semelhantes; duas vezes maior ou em dobro.zh由两个相等、相同或相似的部分或事物组成的；两倍的。arمؤنثه: مزدوج. ما كان مكوّناً من جزأين متساويين أو متماثلين أو متشابهين، أو كان ضعف مقدار شيء آخر.

1. Twice as much or many A2 formal

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

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

   ruДвойнойesdoblefrdouble (au sens de deux fois plus)dedoppeltptDobrozh双重的arمُضاعَف

   Sinônimos: dualduplicatepairedtwicetwintwofold

   Antônimos: single

2. Made for two A2 formal

   Designed or intended for two people or things.

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

   ruДвухместныйesPara dosfrPrévu pour deuxdeDoppel-ptDe dois lugareszh双人的arمُعَدّ لشخصين

   Sinônimos: dualpairedtwin

   Antônimos: single

3. Having two different uses or roles B1 formal

   Having two different functions, purposes, or meanings.

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

   ruДвойнойesdoble (con doble función o papel)frà double fonctiondeDoppeltptDuplozh双重的arمزدوج الوظيفة

   Sinônimos: dualduplexpairedtwintwofold

   Antônimos: exclusivesinglesole

• more double comparative form
• most double superlative form

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."

ruНаречие, означающее «дважды» или «двояким образом». Используется для указания на то, что что-то делается в двойной степени, двойным способом, с удвоенным количеством или эффектом. Также может означать «парой» или «вместе».esAdverbio que significa «dos veces» o «de doble manera». Se usa para indicar que algo se hace en grado doble, de forma doble, con cantidad o efecto duplicado. También puede significar «de a dos» o «juntos».frAdverbe signifiant « deux fois » ou « de deux manières ». Il indique que quelque chose se fait à un degré double, d'une façon double, avec une quantité ou un effet doublé. Il peut aussi signifier « à deux » ou « ensemble ».deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa "duas vezes" ou "de maneira dupla". Indica que algo é feito em grau dobrado, de forma dupla, com quantidade ou efeito duplicado; também pode significar "em par" ou "juntos".zh副词，表示“两次”、“双倍地”或“以双重方式”。用于说明某事以双倍程度、双重方式、加倍数量或效果进行；也可表示“成对地”或“一起”。arظرف 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».

1. Twice the amount or degree A2 formal

   To a degree or extent that is twice as much.

   • 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.

   ruВдвойнеesdoble (cantidad/grado)frdoublementdeDoppelt so vielptDuas vezeszh加倍地arضعف

   Sinônimos: doublytwicetwofold

   Antônimos: half

2. In a pair or two together B1 informal

   In a way that involves two things or people together.

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

   ruВдвоёмesen pareja / de a dosfrà deux, en doubledeZu zweitptEm duplazh双双地arمعًا في اثنين

   Antônimos: aloneindividuallysingly

• more double comparative form
• most double superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее что-то вдвое большее по размеру, количеству, ценности или силе, или человека или предмет, который выглядит точно так же, как другой.esSustantivo que denota algo que es el doble en tamaño, cantidad, valor o fuerza, o una persona o cosa que se parece exactamente a otra.frSubstantif désignant une quantité, une taille, une valeur ou une force deux fois plus grande, ou une personne ou un objet qui ressemble exactement à un autre.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que designa algo com o dobro do tamanho, quantidade, valor ou força, ou uma pessoa ou coisa que se parece exatamente com outra.zh名词，指在大小、数量、价值或力量上是两倍的事物，或指与另一人或物外表完全相同的人或物。arاسم يدل على شيء يساوي ضعف شيء آخر في الحجم أو الكمية أو القيمة أو القوة، أو على شخص أو شيء يشبه آخر شبهاً تاماً.

1. Twice the amount A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruДвойное количествоesEl doblefrdouble (quantité)deDoppelte MengeptDobrozh两倍arضعف الكمية

2. Lookalike B1 informal

   A person who looks exactly like another person.

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

   ruДвойникesdoble (persona parecida)frSosiedeDoppelgängerptSósiazh替身arشبيه

   Sinônimos: clonecounterpartdead ringerdoppelgangermirror imageringerspitting imagetwin

3. Sports bet B2 informal british

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

   • 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.

   ruДвойная ставкаesDoble apuestafrPari combiné sur deux sélectionsdeDoppelwetteptDuplazh双重投注arرهان مزدوج

   Sinônimos: accumulatorparlay

• doubles plural form
• doubles' possessive plural form
• double's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по увеличению чего-либо вдвое или становления вдвое большим.esVerbo 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.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose deux fois plus grand ou de devenir deux fois plus grand.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de aumentar algo em duas vezes ou de se tornar duas vezes maior.zh表示使某物增加一倍或变成两倍的动词，也可表示把东西对折或复制一份。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على مضاعفة شيء أو زيادته إلى مثلَي مقدارِه الأصلي، أو على أن يصير الشيء ضِعف ما كان عليه.

1. Increase twofold A2 formal

   To make or become twice as much or as many.

   • 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.

   ruУдвоитьesDuplicarfrdoubler (sens: multiplier par deux)deverdoppelnptDobrarzh加倍arمضاعفة

   Sinônimos: duplicateredouble

   Antônimos: halve

2. Fold over B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСложить вдвоеesdoblarfrplier en deuxdeFaltenptDobrar ao meiozh对折arثني الشيء مثنيين

   Sinônimos: bendcreasefoldpleat

3. Serve in two roles B2 formal

   To have or perform two different functions or roles.

   • 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.

   ruСлужить в двух роляхesdesempeñar dos funcionesfrfaire fonction dedeIn zwei Rollen dienenptCumprir duas funçõeszh身兼两职arأداء دورين

   Sinônimos: act as

• doubled past participle
• doubled past simple
• doubling present participle
• doubles third person singular

Variantes phrasal: double overdouble up