single vs double

double vs single

single and double both are nouns.

single and double both are adjectives.

single and double both are verbs.

single is not an adverb while double is an adverb.

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

single (noun)	double (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base	a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number	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

single (adjective)	double (adjective)
being or characteristic of a single thing or person	used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
not married or related to the unmarried state	used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements
used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals	having two meanings with intent to deceive
existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual	large enough for two
not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective	twice as great or many
having uniform application	consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing	having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities

single (verb)	double (verb)
hit a single	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)

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

Difference between single and double

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