double

²double

verb

dou·bleddou·bling\ˈdə-b(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of DOUBLE

transitive verb

1

: to make twice as great or as many: as a : to increase by adding an equal amount b : to amount to twice the number of c : to make a call in bridge that increases the value of odd tricks or undertricks at (an opponent's bid)

2

a : to bend or fold (as a sheet of paper) usually in the middle so that one part lies directly against the other part b : clench <doubled his fist> c : to cause to stoop

3

: to avoid by doubling : elude

4

a : to replace in a dramatic role b : to play (dramatic roles) by doubling

5

a (1) : to advance or score (a base runner) by a double (2) : to bring about the scoring of (a run) by a double b : to put out (a base runner) in completing a double play

intransitive verb

1

a : to become twice as much or as many b : to double a bid (as in bridge)

2

a : to turn sharply and suddenly; especially : to turn back on one's course <the rabbit doubled back on its tracks> b : to follow a circuitous course

3

: to become bent or folded usually in the middle —usually used with up <she doubled up in pain>

4

a : to serve an additional purpose or perform an additional duty b : to play a dramatic role as a double

5

: to make a double in baseball

— dou·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun

Examples of DOUBLE

1. We all doubled over laughing.
2. He doubled up in pain.

First Known Use of DOUBLE

13th century

Related to DOUBLE

Synonyms: duplicate, redouble

Antonyms: extend, open, spread, unfold, unroll

Related Words: compound, multiply; accumulate, balloon, build (up), burgeon (also bourgeon), enlarge, escalate, expand, increase, mount, mushroom, proliferate, rise, snowball, swell, wax

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Rhymes with DOUBLE

bubble, rubble, trouble