Synonyms:
double, doubled, twofold, two-fold
Meaning: twice as great or many; "ate a double portion"; "the dose is doubled"; "a twofold increase"
Usage examples
The population meantime doubled.
Soon after, the lugger doubled the point and disappeared.
Ikey's left forefinger was doubled over the edge of the mortar, holding it steady.
On his neck there hung a fine gold chain many times doubled, and formed of broad links.
But when they got there they found the Boy doubled up with laughter at the trick he had played on them.
When she finally opened the door he slipped off and let himself fall to the wall, where he doubled up in a heap.
The only change was that at the word "Two" his right forefinger came to rest upon a red button and his eyes doubled their rate of scan.
Silver doubled his pace, digging away with the foot of his crutch like one possessed; and next moment he and I had come also to a dead halt.
Also he charged a round commission on the wages of Lon Taft and Ned Long, and doubled the liveryman's bill for hauling the goods over from the Junction.
Emily lay upon the floor, with her legs ignominiously doubled up over her head, and a new flat place on the end of her nose; but she was still calm, even dignified.