Seeing 'Double'? — VOA Learning English
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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
Today we talk about one of those English words that changes meaning depending on the words added to it. “Double” is just such a word.
It is such a useful word that we should discuss it on the double! That means quickly. If I say, “Get here on the double,” it means get here as soon as you can. Please.
But that is just one of the many uses of this versatile word.
“Double” means two of something. So, if you double up on something, you increase the amount by two. For example, if I plan to enter a swimming race, I might want to double up on my training. So, if I train one hour a day, I would increase my training to two hours a day.
Now, if…
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