double

adjective

Made of two matching parts, like a pair of shoes.
Twice as much or two times the amount.
Designed for two people, like a double bed.
Having two meanings or sides, like a riddle.

verb

To make something twice as big or twice as much.
To fold something over to make it thicker or stronger.
To do something two times or to repeat it.
To hit a baseball and reach second base.

noun

Twice the number or amount of something.
A person who looks like someone else and acts for them, like in movies.
A drink that has two servings of something, like juice or soda.
A ghost that looks like a living person.
A hit in baseball where the player reaches second base.
A copy of something that is the same.
A special type of coin that is worth two of another coin.
A two-person boat used in rowing.
A fun game where you try to win two events at once, like running and swimming.
A fast marching speed that is almost running.

adverb

Two times or in two ways.
When two people do something together at the same time.

Sentences

If I have two apples, that is double one apple.
My dad says I can have double the fun at the park.
A double decker bus has two levels.
I can make a double knot in my shoelaces.
In math, double means to add the same number again.

Word Explanation:

Double means to have two of something. If you have one toy and you get another one just like it, you have double the toys!

Word in hindi

डबल (double) in Hindi

dabal

Other variations in hindi

डबल (double) in Hindi dabal
दो बार (do baar) in Hindi do baar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'double' mean?

The word 'double' means two times as much or two of something. For example, if you have double the amount of candy, you have twice as much candy!

How do you pronounce 'double'?

You pronounce 'double' like this: 'duh-buhl'. It has two syllables.

What is the origin of the word 'double'?

The word 'double' comes from the Old French word 'doble', which means twofold or twice.

What is the meaning of 'double' in Kannada?

The word 'double' in Kannada is 'ದ್ವಿಗುಣ' (Dviguna).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Did you know that double means two times something? If you have 2 apples and you double them, you get 4 apples!

Proverb

Two heads are better than one. This means that working together can help solve problems better than working alone.

Quote

"Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble." - William Shakespeare

Mini blog:

The Magic of Doubling!

In a world of numbers, let’s explore the magic of “double”! Imagine you have one shiny red apple. If you double it, you get two shiny red apples! Isn’t that exciting?

Now, think about your favorite toy. If you had double the fun, you’d have two of those toys to play with!

Doubling is like having a party where everything gets twice as fun! So, next time you see a number, remember, you can always double it and make it even more special.

Let’s Count and Double!

One, two, three… and double the joy! 🍎🎉