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Definition double in British English

double adjective

adjective
/ˈdʌb(ə)l/
1

consisting of two things or parts of the same type

Example

He went through the double doors.

Example

Place the sausages on a double layer of kitchen paper.

Synonyms and related words
quadripartite dual composite
1.1

involving two things happening at the same time

Example

a double murder

Example

He had suffered a double tragedy, losing both parents within a short period.

Synonyms and related words
when while simultaneous
1.2

with two different uses or features

Example

The measures should achieve the double benefit of protecting the environment and reducing traffic.

Example

She suspected his words might have a double meaning.

Synonyms and related words
quadripartite dual composite
2

containing or consisting of twice as much of something as normal

Example

double chocolate chip cookies

Example

a double whisky

Example

a double portion of chips

Synonyms and related words
too exceptional surplus
2.1

lasting twice as long as normal

Example

Sometimes I would work a double shift, which was 16 hours.

Synonyms and related words
long long-term lasting
3

large enough for two people or things

Example

a double bed

Example

a double garage

Synonyms and related words
by disproportionate double
Definition double in British English

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