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Definition double in British English

double adverb

adverb
/ˈdʌb(ə)l/
1

bent a long way forwards, for example because you are in pain or laughing a lot

Example

Everyone in the room was bent double with laughter.

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2

to fold something so that is has two layers of equal size

Example

Fold the paper double to make it stronger.

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3

to have something wrong with your eyes, so that one object looks like two

Example

When he regained consciousness he saw double for a few moments.

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Definition double in British English

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