double vs reproduce

reproduce vs double

double is a noun but reproduce is not a noun.

double is an adjective but reproduce is not an adjective.

double and reproduce both are verbs.

double is an adverb but reproduce is not an adverb.

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

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

double: make or do or perform again
reproduce: make a copy or equivalent of

double (noun)	reproduce (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)	reproduce (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)	reproduce (verb)
increase twofold	have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
hit a two-base hit	repeat after memorization
do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions	make a copy or equivalent of
make or do or perform again	recreate a sound, image, idea, mood, atmosphere, etc.
bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
make a demand for (a card or suit)

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

Difference between double and reproduce

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