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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This word is part of lesson 28.