Synonyms for

Doubled

Verb / ˈdʌbʌld / Another word for doubled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

multiplied by two; consisting of two equal or identical parts

Synonyms & similar words

duplicate replicate twofold double reduplicate doubleup doubleover repeat twice duplicate replicate repeat copy mirror twin match parallel correspond complement pair couple mate symmetrical identical equal even balanced

Synonyms by register

Formal

multiplied amplified escalated

Informal

twinned paired matched copied

Literary

replicated duplicated

Antonyms

halved reduced decreased lessened divided split

Common collocations

  • doubled the price
  • doubled the effort
  • doubled in size
  • doubled over with laughter
  • doubled its profits
  • doubled the workforce
  • doubled back

Word family

noun double
verb double
adjective double
adverb doubly

Usage note

Often used to indicate a significant increase or increase by a factor of two. Can also be used humorously to describe extreme physical reactions.

Example sentences

  1. I doubled the number of pencils I have by buying another pack.
  2. The twins are identical and look like a doubled version of each other.
  3. The recipe calls for a doubled amount of sugar.
  4. The two sides of the building are doubled in size and match perfectly.
  5. The students worked in pairs and doubled their productivity.

Quotes

  • I have doubled more than a few times on the football field.
  • In the game of life, less diversity means fewer options for change. Wild or domesticated, panda or pea, adaptation is the requirement for survival. - Cary Fowler, Seeds of Doubt: North Carolina's GMO Moratorium
  • I don't double fault on match point. - Serena Williams

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