double vs multiple

multiple vs double

double and multiple both are nouns.

double and multiple both are adjectives.

double is a verb but multiple is not a verb.

double is an adverb but multiple is not an adverb.

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

As nouns, multiple is a hypernym of double; that is, multiple is a word with a broader meaning than double:

double: a quantity that is twice as great as another
multiple: the product of a quantity by an integer

double (noun)	multiple (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base	the product of a quantity by an integer
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)	multiple (adjective)
used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis	having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
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)	multiple (verb)
increase twofold
hit a two-base hit
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)	multiple (adverb)
to double the degree
two together
downward and forward

Difference between double and multiple

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