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twice vs double

double vs twice

twice is not a noun while double is a noun.

twice is not an adjective while double is an adjective.

twice is not a verb while double is a verb.

twice and double both are adverbs.

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

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