DOUBLE
Definition of DOUBLE
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Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
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A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes
"Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles."
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A drink with two portions of alcohol.
"On second thought, make that a double."
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To multiply by two.
"The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter."
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To fold over so as to make two folds.
"To make a pleat, double the material at the waist."
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To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.
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Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
"The closet has double doors."
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Of twice the quantity.
"Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes."
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Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.
"He's my double cousin as my mother's sister married my father's brother."
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Twice over; twofold; doubly.
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Two together; two at a time. (especially in see double)
"There are only a few beds, so some of the children will have to sleep double for the night."
Source: Wiktionary
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