Antonyms for on double


Grammar : Adj, adv, noun
Spell : duhb-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʌb əl


Definition of on double

Origin :
  • early 13c., from Old French doble (10c.) "double, two-fold; two-faced, deceitful," from Latin duplus "twofold, twich as much" from duo "two" (see two) + -plus "more" (see plus). Double standard attested by 1951. Military double time (1833) originally was 130 steps per minute.
  • As in quick : adj fast, speedy
  • As in rapid : adj very quick
  • As in swift : adj very fast
  • As in fast : adj speedy
  • As in fleet : adj quick in movement
  • As in hasty : adj speedy; without much thought
  • As in now : adv presently
  • As in on the double : adv very quickly
  • As in promptly : adv immediately
  • As in immediately : adv at once, right away
  • As in double time : noun quick marching pace

Synonyms for on double

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