- 1twice as much or as many as usual a double helping two double whiskies
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with two parts - 2having or made of two things or parts that are equal or similar double doors a double-page advertisement “Otter” is spelled with a double t. My extension is two four double 0 (2400).
- 3made for two people or things a double bed/room compare single (4) combining two things
- 4combining two things or qualities a double meaning/purpose/aim It has the double advantage of being both easy and cheap. Which Word?double / dualThese adjectives are frequently used with the following nouns:
- Dual describes something that has two parts, uses, or aspects.
- Double can be used with a similar meaning, but when it is used to describe something that has two parts, the two parts are usually the same or very similar.
- Double, but not dual, can describe something that is made for two people or things, or is twice as big as usual.
twice as much/many
| double ~ | dual ~ |
|---|---|
| bed | purpose |
| doors | function |
| figures | role |
| standards | approach |
| thickness | citizenship |
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