double vs operate

operate vs double

double is a noun but operate is not a noun.

double is an adjective but operate is not an adjective.

double and operate both are verbs.

double is an adverb but operate is not an adverb.

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

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

double: do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
operate: perform as expected when applied

Other hypernyms of double include function, go, run, work.

double (noun)	operate (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)	operate (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)	operate (verb)
increase twofold	perform surgery on
hit a two-base hit	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions	handle and cause to function
make or do or perform again	keep engaged
bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain	perform as expected when applied
make a demand for (a card or suit)	direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

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

Difference between double and operate

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