Synonyms of double

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adjective

ˈdə-bəl 

1

as in dual

consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined

an egg with a double yolk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dual
• twin
• binary
• duplex
• bipartite
• double-barreled
• twofold
• paired
• double-edged
• mated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• single
• unpaired

2

as in twofold

being twice as great or as many

after it was ranked the best in the country, the college had double the usual number of applicants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• twofold

3

as in fake

not being or expressing what one appears to be or express

she's known for speaking with a double tongue, so I doubt that her concern is very heartfelt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fake
• lip
• hollow
• strained
• artificial
• mechanical
• meaningless
• counterfeit
• pretended
• hypocritical
• false
• backhanded
• superficial
• assumed
• feigned
• jive
• unnatural
• phony
• double-faced
• affected
• unctuous
• insincere
• forced
• empty
• pious
• phony-baloney
• mealy
• two-faced
• simulated
• Janus-faced
• left-handed
• double-dealing
• dishonest
• mealymouthed
• contrived
• Pecksniffian
• sham
• deceitful
• bogus
• facile
• glib
• put-on
• untruthful
• tongue-in-cheek
• jocular
• devious
• claptrap
• facetious
• campy
• sanctimonious
• simon-pure
• pharisaical
• canting
• self-righteous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• genuine
• sincere
• honest
• heartfelt
• direct
• artless
• candid
• unfeigned
• open
• plain
• undesigning
• straightforward
• frank
• forthright
• heart-to-heart

double

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verb

1

as in to increase

to make twice as great or as many

we doubled our investment in six months

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• duplicate
• multiply
• redouble
• expand
• enlarge
• compound
• build (up)
• rise
• mount
• swell
• accumulate
• wax
• proliferate
• escalate
• mushroom
• snowball
• balloon
• burgeon

2

as in to fold

to lay one part over or against another part of

double the wet cloth and place it on the victim's forehead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fold
• overlap
• overlay
• shut
• collapse
• close
• overlie
• telescope
• pleat
• plait

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• open
• extend
• spread
• unroll
• unfold

double

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noun

as in twin

something or someone that strongly resembles another

he looks so much like you that he could be your double

Synonyms & Similar Words

• twin
• image
• replica
• picture
• clone
• duplicate
• equivalent
• portrait
• counterpart
• duplication
• carbon
• mirror image
• fetch
• alter ego
• spit
• carbon copy
• match
• likeness
• facsimile
• ringer
• doppelgänger
• look-alike
• spitting image
• portrayal
• companion
• effigy
• fellow
• parallel
• mate
• equal
• analogue

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reverse
• opposite
• converse
• antithesis

double

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adverb

as in twice

to two times the amount or degree

raced to his side double quick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• twice
• doubly
• twofold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of double

Adjective

Florida's rare double execution comes amid an aggressive push by DeSantis to put more inmates to death than the state ever has before. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 July 2026

The double meteor shower peak may be difficult to observe, but the upcoming Perseid meteor shower will peak in August and is expected to produce a more spectacular display with clear skies, according to EarthSky. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Verb

Uhls told Victim #1 that if the victim invested in Uhl’s home flipping company, Uhls would double the initial investment, paid out in 10% amounts each month. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

To top it off, the garage on the lower deck doubles as a storage spot for a 25-foot-plus tender and a full-beam entertainment area. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

Noun

Arraez has 23 doubles, seven triples, and is relentless in getting on base as a three-time batting champion. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Participants can compete in men’s and women’s doubles or mixed doubles and will receive a Pickleball Day Theme Game package. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026

Adverb

Conine followed up the home run with a leadoff single in the fifth inning and a one-out double in the seventh. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

The lone run before then came on birthday boy Jared Young’s RBI double in the second inning. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

Phrases Containing double

• double Dutch
• double bind
• double cross
• double whammy
• on the double