double vs double up

double up vs double

double is a noun but double up is not a noun.

double is an adjective but double up is not an adjective.

double and double up both are verbs.

double is an adverb but double up is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
double	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
double up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, double and double up are synonyms defined as:

double and double up: bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain

Other synonyms of double include double over.

double (noun)	double up (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
a quantity that is twice as great as another
someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts

double (adjective)	double up (adjective)
used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements
having two meanings with intent to deceive
large enough for two
twice as great or many
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities

double (verb)	double up (verb)
increase twofold	stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
hit a two-base hit	bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions	share a room or a bed designed for only one person
make or do or perform again
bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
make a demand for (a card or suit)

double (adverb)	double up (adverb)
to double the degree
two together
downward and forward

Difference between double and double up

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