double in Dutch
double in Dutch is dubbel, tweepersoons-, contra — double means twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
double in Dutch
dubbel
tweepersoons-
Designed for two (people, cars, etc.).
contra
(music) Of an instrument, sounding an octave lower.
dubbelganger
dubbelgangster
What does "double" mean?
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adj Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
"The recipe asks for a double portion of flour to make a bigger cake."
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verb To make or become twice as large.
"If you double the recipe, you will need a much larger pan."
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noun A person who closely resembles and can stand in for another, often in film for dangerous stunts.
"The singer's double looked so similar that fans waved at him in the street."
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double in a sentence
- The recipe asks for a double portion of flour to make a bigger cake.
- We ordered a double espresso to stay awake for the drive.
- If you double the recipe, you will need a much larger pan.
- The company doubled its profits within two years.
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What is "double" in Dutch?
"double" in Dutch is dubbel, tweepersoons-, contra. double means: Twice the usual size, amount, or number, or consisting of two matching parts.
How do you use "double" in a sentence?
Example: "The recipe asks for a double portion of flour to make a bigger cake." In Dutch, "double" is dubbel, tweepersoons-, contra.
Are there other ways to say "double" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "double": dubbel, tweepersoons-, contra, dubbelganger, dubbelgangster.
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