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DOUBLE UP

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager

Synonyms:

double up; parlay

Classified under:

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

Hypernyms (to "double up" is one way to...):

back; bet on; gage; game; punt; stake (place a bet on)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s on something

Sense 2

Meaning:

Bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain

Example:

He doubled and vomited violently

Synonyms:

double; double over; double up

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "double up" is one way to...):

bend; flex (form a curve)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Sense 3

Meaning:

Share a room or a bed designed for only one person

Classified under:

Verbs of buying, selling, owning

Hypernyms (to "double up" is one way to...):

share (use jointly or in common)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s
Somebody ----s

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