double

Definition

adjective

twice as large or two times the size

ExampleTheir turnover is double ours.

Usage

to be on double time

to earn twice the usual wages for working on Sundays or other holidays

Usage

in double figures

with two figures, from 10 to 99

ExamplesInflation is in double figures. • We have had double-figure inflation for some years.

verb

to become twice as big, or make something twice as big

ExamplesWe have doubled our profits this year or our profits have doubled this year. • The company's borrowings have doubled.

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