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Definition double in American English

double determiner

determiner
/ˈdʌb(ə)l/
1

twice as much, or twice as many

Example

It'll cost you double what you paid last time.

Example

He now earns double the amount he used to.

Example

There are only fifteen children in the class at the moment but it could be double that next term.

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Definition double in American English

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