WordHive Learning Dictionary

Double

verb

Double means make or become twice as much.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Double mean?

Double means make or become twice as much.

Dictionary definition

To become two times as much or make something two times as much.

Example sentences

Double in a sentence

easy

Two plus two can double to four.

medium

The recipe will double if we use twice the ingredients.

hard

Double can mean two times as much or made of two parts.

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Practice the meaning of Double

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does double mean?

Practice 2

Which choice is closest in meaning to double?

Practice 3

Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for double?

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Double

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Synonyms

Words like Double

twiceTwo times as much.
multiply by twoMake two times larger.
pairTwo things together.
Antonyms

Opposite words

halveDivide into two equal parts.
reduceMake smaller or less.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Double word family

Base word

double

verb

double

Base form of double.

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