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double vs twice

twice vs double

double is a noun but twice is not a noun.

double is an adjective but twice is not an adjective.

double is a verb but twice is not a verb.

double and twice both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
double Yes Yes Yes Yes
twice No No No Yes
As adverbs, double and twice are synonyms defined as:
  • double and twice: to double the degree
Other synonyms of double include doubly.
double (noun) twice (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) twice (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) twice (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) twice (adverb)
to double the degree two times
two together to double the degree
downward and forward
Difference between double and twice

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