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- [duhb-uh l tahym]
- /ˈdʌb əl taɪm/
- /ˈdʌbl taɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhb-uh l tahym]
- /ˈdʌb əl taɪm/
Definitions of double-time word
- verb with object double-time to cause to move in double time: Double-time the troops to the mess hall. 1
- verb without object double-time to move in double-time. 1
- noun double-time U.S. Army. the fastest rate of marching troops, a slow jog in which 180 paces, each of 3 feet (0.9 meters), are taken in a minute. 1
- noun double-time a slow run by troops in step. 1
- noun double-time a rate of overtime pay that is twice the regular wage rate. 1
- verb double-time (Intransitive Verb) (military) to march at double time. 0
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Origin of double-time
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Double-time
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
double-time popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for double-time
noun double-time
- haste — swiftness of motion; speed; celerity: He performed his task with great haste. They felt the need for haste.
- on the double — 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.
- double-quick — very quick or rapid.
- forced march — any march that is longer than troops are accustomed to and maintained at a faster pace than usual, generally undertaken for a particular objective under emergency conditions.
adj double-time
- rapid — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- agile — Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily.
- brisk — A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way.
- nimble — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
- hot — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.
adv double-time
- shortly — in a short time; soon.
- forthwith — immediately; at once; without delay: Any official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
- urgently — compelling or requiring immediate action or attention; imperative; pressing: an urgent matter.
- soon — within a short period after this or that time, event, etc.: We shall know soon after he calls.
- promptly — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
Antonyms for double-time
adj double-time
- clumsy — A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
- tardy — late; behind time; not on time: How tardy were you today?
- unhurried — not hurried; leisurely; deliberate: an unhurried day; an unhurried decision.
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