doblon: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
A1 (Extremely High Frequency)neutral; used across all registers from informal to formal
Quick answer
What does “doblon” mean?
consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things; twice as much or as many
to make or become twice as much or as many; to serve a dual purpose or function; to fold or bend something over upon itself
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Minor differences in collocational preference (e.g., 'double cream' vs. 'heavy cream'). The verb 'to double' is used identically. Spelling is the same.
Connotations
Similar core connotations. In UK contexts, 'double' is strongly associated with measures of alcohol (a double whisky) and lodging (double room).
Frequency
Equally high frequency in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “doblon” in a Sentence
[V] The population has doubled.[V n] They doubled their investment.[V as n] This sofa doubles as a bed.[ADJ n] a double doorVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “doblon” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The company aims to double its market share within five years.
- He doubled over in pain.
American English
- She doubled her recipe to feed the whole crowd.
- The runner doubled back to retrieve his hat.
adverb
British English
- She sees double after the blow to her head.
- This tool works double as well as the old one.
American English
- He gets paid double for overtime.
- Make sure to check the figures double before submitting.
adjective
British English
- We reserved a double room with a view.
- He was paid double time for working on the holiday.
American English
- She ordered a double cheeseburger with fries.
- There's a double feature at the drive-in tonight.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Profits doubled last quarter. We need a double-check on these figures.
Academic
The experiment used a double-blind procedure. The effect was double that of the control group.
Everyday
Can I have a double espresso? We booked a double room. The recipe says to double the ingredients.
Technical
A double-precision floating-point number. The bridge has a double-helix design.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “doblon”
- Incorrect: 'I need a double coffee.' Correct: 'I need a double espresso' or 'I need a large coffee.'
- Incorrect: 'It's a double-meaning word.' Correct: 'It's a word with a double meaning' or 'It's an ambiguous word.'
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Twice' is an adverb meaning 'two times'. 'Double' can be an adjective, verb, noun, or adverb. You say 'twice as much' but 'double the amount'. 'Twice' is used before numbers and quantifiers ('twice three is six'), while 'double' often precedes nouns ('double the trouble').
Yes, commonly. As a determiner/quantifier, it can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns: 'double the people', 'double the water', 'double the trouble'.
It's an idiom meaning 'very quickly' or 'immediately', often used as a command. It originates from military usage, meaning 'at double time' (a fast marching pace).
No, it is not standard. 'Double' itself implies a specific multiplier (two). For a greater increase, you would use 'triple', 'quadruple', or phrases like 'more than double'.
consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.
Doblon is usually neutral; used across all registers from informal to formal in register.
Doblon: in British English it is pronounced /ˈdʌb.əl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈdʌb.əl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “on the double”
- “double or nothing”
- “double Dutch”
- “see double”
- “double back”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'double' as 'doubt' removed of 't' – when you remove doubt, you are sure, and 'double' is for sure two of something.
Conceptual Metaphor
INCREASE IS UP / MORE IS UP ('The numbers doubled'), DUPLICITY IS A LAYER ('living a double life').
Practice
Quiz
In which sentence is 'double' used as a noun?