double
adjective
twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc..
will double
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future tenseof double.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The company plans invest more than $350 million in Singapore over the next three years to tap the region’s demand, and will double its headcount in the city-state to over 500.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
If Iran does start charging tolls, countries will double down on efforts to export their oil and gas without relying on the Persian Gulf.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
The principle predicts that transistor density on integrated circuits will double about every two years, leading to faster and more efficient processors.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2026
The region's "restricted period" after passing the test will double from 12 to 24 months, with new drivers displaying an 'R' plate — including a different colour in the first six months.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
The Population Reference Bureau predicts that the world’s total population will double to 7,000,000,000 before the year 2000.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
