double vs single

single vs double

double and single both are nouns.

double and single both are adjectives.

double and single both are verbs.

double is an adverb but single is not an adverb.

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

double (noun)	single (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base	a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2	the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
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)	single (adjective)
used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis	being or characteristic of a single thing or person
used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements	not married or related to the unmarried state
having two meanings with intent to deceive	used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals
large enough for two	existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual
twice as great or many	not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs	having uniform application
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities	characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing

double (verb)	single (verb)
increase twofold	hit a single
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)	single (adverb)
to double the degree
two together
downward and forward

Difference between double and single

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