double Betydning & definition

Betydning af double på engelsk

• 0 of twice the (usual) weight, size etc -- dobbelt

  • A double whisky, please.

• 1 two of a sort together or occurring in pairs -- dobbeltdøre; dobbelt-

  • double doors.

• 2 consisting of two parts or layers -- dobbelt

  • a double thickness of paper

  • a double meaning.

• 3 for two people -- dobbeltseng; dobbelt-

  • a double bed.

• 4 twice -- to gange; dobbelt

  • I gave her double the usual quantity.

• 5 in two -- to gange; dobbelt

  • The coat had been folded double.

• 6 a double quantity -- det dobbelte

  • Whatever I earn, she must earn at least double.

• 7 someone who is exactly like another -- dobbeltgænger

  • He is my father’s double.

• 8 to (cause to) become twice as large or numerous -- fordoble

  • He doubled his income in three years

  • Road accidents have doubled since 1960.

• 9 to have two jobs or uses -- arbejde ekstra som; tjener også som

  • This sofa doubles as a bed.