- in twos or in two parts
- I thought I was seeing double (= seeing two of something).
- Fold the blanket double.
- I had to bend double to get under the table.
- at twice the amount; to twice the extent
- You have to be careful, and this counts double for people with children.
in two parts
twice as much
Word OriginMiddle English: via Old French from Latin duplus, from duo ‘two’ The verb is from Old French dobler, from late Latin duplare, from duplus.
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