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- [duhb-uh l]
- /ˈdʌb əl/
- /ˈdʌb.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhb-uh l]
- /ˈdʌb əl/
Definitions of doubles word
- adjective doubles 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 doubles composed of two like parts or members; twofold in form; paired: double doors; a double sink. 1
- adjective doubles of, relating to, or suitable for two persons: a double room. 1
- adjective doubles twofold in character, meaning, or conduct; dual or ambiguous: a double interpretation. 1
- adjective doubles deceitful; hypocritical; insincere. 1
- adjective doubles (of musical instruments) producing a tone an octave lower than the notes indicate. 1
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Origin of doubles
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin duplus, equivalent to du(o) two + -plus -fold
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Parts of speech for Doubles
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
doubles popularity
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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
doubles usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for doubles
noun doubles
- alternates — Plural form of alternate.
- analogs — (US) Plural form of analog.
- changelings — Plural form of changeling.
- clones — Plural form of clone.
- countertypes — Plural form of countertype.
verb doubles
adjective doubles
- duplexes — Plural form of duplex.
See also
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