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Vocabulary Entry
doubles
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A form or instance of something that is twice the normal size or amount.
Example Sentences
"She ordered a doubles to share with her friend."
"In tennis, a doubles match involves two teams of two players each."
"The recipe calls for doubles of every ingredient for the larger group."
V
verb
To make or become twice as much or as many.
Example Sentences
"If you want to double the recipe, just add more ingredients."
"He decided to double his investment after seeing the market trends."
"The company plans to double its workforce by next year."