double vs manifold

manifold vs double

double and manifold both are nouns.

double and manifold both are adjectives.

double and manifold both are verbs.

double is an adverb but manifold is not an adverb.

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

As verbs, manifold is a hypernym of double; that is, manifold is a word with a broader meaning than double:

double: increase twofold
manifold: combine or increase by multiplication

Other hypernyms of double include multiply.

double (noun)	manifold (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base	a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2	a set of points such as those of a closed surface or an analogue in three or more dimensions
a quantity that is twice as great as another	a lightweight paper used with carbon paper to make multiple copies
someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts

double (adjective)	manifold (adjective)
used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis	many and varied; having many features or forms
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)	manifold (verb)
increase twofold	make multiple copies of
hit a two-base hit	combine or increase by multiplication
do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
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)	manifold (adverb)
to double the degree
two together
downward and forward

Difference between double and manifold

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