dubbel, stor

double(adjective)

of twice the (usual) weight, size etc

A double whisky, please.

dubbelt [upp]

double(adverb)

twice

I gave her double the usual quantity.

dubbelt så mycket (många)

double(noun)

a double quantity

Whatever the women earn, the men earn double.

fördubbla, dubblera

double(verb)

to (cause to) become twice as large or numerous

He doubled his income in three years; Road accidents have doubled since 1960.

dubbel-

double(adjective)

two of a sort together or occurring in pairs

double doors.

dubbel

double(adverb)

in two

The coat had been folded double.

dubbelgångare

double(noun)

someone who is exactly like another

He is my father's double.

göra dubbel tjänst, ha dubbel funktion

double(verb)

to have two jobs or uses

This sofa doubles as a bed.

dubbel

double(adjective)

consisting of two parts or layers

a double thickness of paper; a double meaning.

dubbel-

double(adjective)

for two people

a double bed.