multiple vs double

double vs multiple

multiple and double both are nouns.

multiple and double both are adjectives.

multiple is not a verb while double is a verb.

multiple is not an adverb while double is an adverb.

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

As nouns, double is a hyponym of multiple; that is, double is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than multiple:

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

Other hyponyms of multiple include triple, quadruple, lcm, least common multiple, lowest common multiple.

multiple (noun)	double (noun)
the product of a quantity by an integer	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

multiple (adjective)	double (adjective)
having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual	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

multiple (verb)	double (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)

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

Difference between multiple and double

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