double
Definition
- n. a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
- n. a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts
- n. someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
- n. a quantity that is twice as great as another
Word forms
- Past participle
- doubled
- Present participle
- doubling
- Past tense
- doubled
- Third person singular
- doubles
Example sentences
n.
The price of the car is double what it was last year.
a.
She has a double role in the play, acting both as the hero and the villain.
vt.
We need to double our efforts to meet the deadline.
vi.
If you want to improve, you should double your practice time.
[計]
In programming, using a double allows for more precise calculations.