Definition of the word double

Definition of the word double

Pronunciation of vocabulary double

doubleadjective
đôi, hai, kép, cái gấp đôi, lượng gấp đôi, làm gấp đôi
/ˈdʌbl/

Origin of the word double

The word "double" has a long and varied history. It originated from the Old English word "dūbl", which meant "twofold" or "two times greater". This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*dubiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "doppelt", meaning "double". In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), the word "double" continued to evolve, and its meaning expanded to include concepts such as duplication, duplication, and multiplication. The word's semantic range also broadened to encompass notions of magnitude, frequency, and intensity. Throughout its development, the word "double" has maintained its core meaning of "twofold" or "two times greater", while also acquiring various connotations and nuances depending on the context in which it is used. Today, the word is a fundamental part of the English language, used in a wide range of contexts, from mathematics and science to sports and everyday life.

Vocabulary summary double

type adjective

meaning double

example to double someone's wages

example to double the work

example to pay double for something

meaning fold in half

example to double up with pain

meaning two-faced, two-faced, two-faced; deceitful, dishonest, two-faced, two-faced

example mixed doubles: mixed doubles match

type noun

meaning double the quantity

example to double someone's wages

example to double the work

example to pay double for something

meaning identical copy, duplicate, identical (other); identical (other) person

example to double up with pain

meaning (sports) doubles match (table tennis, tennis)

example mixed doubles: mixed doubles match

Example of vocabulary doubletwice as much/many

twice as much or as many as usual

gấp đôi hoặc nhiều hơn bình thường

a double helping
sự giúp đỡ gấp đôi
a double espresso
một tách espresso đôi
two double whiskies
hai ly whisky đôi
a double lesson of English
một bài học tiếng Anh kép

Example of vocabulary doublewith two parts

having or made of two things or parts that are equal or similar

có hoặc được làm từ hai thứ hoặc hai phần bằng nhau hoặc tương tự nhau

double doors
Cửa đôi
a double-page advertisement
một quảng cáo hai trang
‘Otter’ is spelt with a double t.
'Rái cá' được đánh vần bằng chữ t kép.
My extension is two four double 0 (2400).
Số máy nhánh của tôi là hai bốn đôi 0 (2400).
a high-profile double murder case
một vụ án giết người kép nổi tiếng
Olympic double gold medallist Mo Farah
Huy chương vàng đôi Olympic Mo Farah

Example of vocabulary doublefor two people

made for two people or things

dành cho hai người hoặc đồ vật

a double bed/room
một giường đôi/phòng
a double garage
một nhà để xe đôi

Example of vocabulary doublecombining two things

combining two things or qualities

kết hợp hai điều hoặc phẩm chất

a double meaning/purpose/aim
một ý nghĩa/mục đích/mục đích kép
It has the double advantage of being both easy and cheap.
Nó có lợi thế gấp đôi là vừa dễ dàng vừa rẻ.