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double

[duhb-uhl] / ˈdʌb əl /
ADJECTIVE
having two parts; twofold
Synonyms
STRONG
coupled dual duple duplex duplicate geminate paired twin twofold
WEAK
as much again binary binate dualistic twice two times
Antonyms
STRONG
singular
WEAK
single
NOUN
something which exactly resembles another
Synonyms
STRONGEST
match
STRONG
clone copy dead ringer duplicate image replica ringer simulacrum spitting image twin
WEAK
companion coordinate counterpart impersonator lookalike mate picture portrait reciprocal stand-in
Antonyms
STRONG
original
VERB
make two of; make twice as large
Synonyms
STRONGEST
grow increase
STRONG
amplify augment dupe duplicate enlarge magnify multiply redouble
WEAK
supplement
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease diminish dissect
STRONG
abridge compress condense curtail lessen reduce
WEAK
divide halve

Example Sentences

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Software giant Oracle on Tuesday started laying off workers as it looks to rein in costs and double down on artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The game saw Sunderland win 2-1 to complete the double over Newcastle this season.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

That weakness coincided with a bearish shooting star on Dec. 22 at the very round $500 number which was also a double top with the Dec. 18, 2024, session.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"They are often dealing with a double burden -- excessive sleepiness during work hours and difficulty sleeping enough when they have the chance to rest."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

But even as she bent over double, she raised her good arm and pointed off into the smoke.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.