double
/ˈdʌb.əl/adj
Elementary
1
Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
2
Of twice the quantity.
3
Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.
4
Designed for two (people, cars, etc.).
5
Folded in two; composed of two layers.
6
Stooping; bent over.
7
Having two aspects; ambiguous.
8
False, deceitful, or hypocritical.
9
Of flowers, having more than the normal number of petals.
10
Of an instrument, sounding an octave lower.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing