double
/dubl/
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Translation
double
Word origin
From Latin duplus ('twofold'), from duo ('two') plus the root -plus ('fold'). The same root gives English 'double' and 'duplicate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- duplus
- English cognates
- double, duplicate
Grammar
Masc pluraldoubles
Examples
portion frites.
He asked for a double portion of chips.
phrase .
This sentence has a double meaning.
réservé .
We booked a double room for two nights.
.
Keep the duplicate of this document in a safe place.
atteint .
The price has nearly reached double this year.
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