Synonyms: double, two-bagger, two-base hit, two-baser
Definition: a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
Usage: he hit a double to deep centerfield
Similar words: safety, base hit
Definition: (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
Definition: raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
Usage: I decided his double was a bluff
Similar words: raise
Definition: increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
Usage: I'll see your raise and double it
Synonyms: double
Definition: a quantity that is twice as great as another
Usage: 36 is the double of 18
Similar words: multiple
Definition: the product of a quantity by an integer
Usage: 36 is a multiple of 9
Synonyms: double, look-alike, image
Definition: someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
Usage: he could be Gingrich's double; she's the very image of her mother
Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual
Definition: a human being
Usage: there was too much for one person to do
Synonyms: double, stunt man, stunt woman
Definition: a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts
Usage: his first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable
Similar words: stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in
Definition: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Usage: the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes; we need extra employees for summer fill-ins
Definition: increase twofold
Usage: The population doubled within 50 years
Similar words: manifold, multiply
Definition: combine or increase by multiplication
Usage: He managed to multiply his profits
Synonyms: double
Definition: hit a two-base hit
Synonyms: double
Definition: do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
Usage: She doubles as his wife and secretary
Similar words: operate, run, work, go, function
Definition: perform as expected when applied
Usage: The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in; Does this old car still run well?; This old radio doesn't work anymore
Synonyms: double, duplicate, reduplicate, repeat, replicate
Definition: make or do or perform again
Usage: He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick
Synonyms: double, double over, double up
Definition: bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
Usage: He doubled and vomited violently
Synonyms: double
Definition: bridge: make a demand for (a card or suit)
Definition: make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
Usage: He called his trump
Definition: having two meanings with intent to deceive
Usage: a sly double meaning; spoke with forked tongue
Similar words: equivocal, ambiguous
Definition: open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
Usage: an equivocal statement; the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates; the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness; popularity is an equivocal crown; an equivocal response to an embarrassing question
Synonyms: double
Definition: large enough for two
Usage: a double bed; a double room
Definition: above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
Usage: a large city; set out for the big city; a large sum; a big (or large) barn; a large family; big businesses; a big expenditure; a large number of newspapers; a big group of scientists; large areas of the world
Synonyms: double, doubled, two-fold, twofold
Definition: twice as great or many
Usage: ate a double portion; the dose is doubled; a twofold increase
Similar words: multiple
Definition: having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
Usage: multiple birth; multiple ownership; made multiple copies of the speech; his multiple achievements in public life; her multiple personalities; a pineapple is a multiple fruit
Definition: consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
Usage: an egg with a double yolk; a double (binary) star; double doors; dual controls for pilot and copilot; duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure
Similar words: multiple
Definition: having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
Usage: multiple birth; multiple ownership; made multiple copies of the speech; his multiple achievements in public life; her multiple personalities; a pineapple is a multiple fruit
Synonyms: dual, double, treble, two-fold, twofold, three-fold, threefold
Definition: having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
Usage: a double (or dual) role for an actor; the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence- R.W.Emerson; every episode has its double and treble meaning-Frederick Harrison
Similar words: multiple
Definition: having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
Usage: multiple birth; multiple ownership; made multiple copies of the speech; his multiple achievements in public life; her multiple personalities; a pineapple is a multiple fruit