double or quits

dou·ble or quits

D d

Definitions of double or quits words

adjective double or quits twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc.: a double portion; a new house double the size of the old one. 1
adjective double or quits composed of two like parts or members; twofold in form; paired: double doors; a double sink. 1
adjective double or quits of, relating to, or suitable for two persons: a double room. 1
adjective double or quits twofold in character, meaning, or conduct; dual or ambiguous: a double interpretation. 1
adjective double or quits deceitful; hypocritical; insincere. 1
adjective double or quits (of musical instruments) producing a tone an octave lower than the notes indicate. 1

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin duplus, equivalent to du(o) two + -plus -fold

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page

Tell us why?