double
Prononciation : [/ˈdʌb.əl/]
Mot
Contexte : « quantity »
(adjective) when there are two of something instead of just one. Like having two scoops of ice cream instead of one.
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She ordered a double cheeseburger instead of a regular one.
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I asked for a single shot of espresso, not a double.
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Do you want a single scoop of ice cream or a double?
Contexte : « sports »
(noun) a type of hit in baseball where the batter reaches second base safely. It's like hitting the ball far enough to run to second base.
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The player hit a double and drove in two runs.
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He thought he hit a double, but the outfielder caught the ball.
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Did the batter hit a double or a single?
Contexte : « mathematics »
(verb) to make something two times as much or as many. It's when you take a number and add it to itself.
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She will double check her work to make sure there are no mistakes.
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He won't double the recipe because it's already enough for everyone.
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Can you double the amount of apples in the basket?
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