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Meaning of double as
to have or serve two purposes, or to be used for two things
Etymology of double as
The phrase "double as" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the idea of something having a dual purpose or function, likely influenced by the concept of doubling or duplicating something
Historically, the phrase has been used to describe a person, object, or concept that serves two purposes, often in a context where one thing is used to represent or substitute for another
Synonyms
serve as
act as
function as
work as
operate as
be used as
masquerade as
pass as
pose as
pretend to be
represent as
appear as
seem as
come across as
come off as
figure as
go as
impersonate
imitate
mock
mimic
parody
spoof
simulate
replicate
duplicate
mirror
echo
reflect
Definitions
- To serve two purposes or have two functions
- * To be used or employed for two different things
- * To have a dual role or identity
Usage Examples
- This room can double as a guest bedroom and a home office
- * She doubles as a teacher and a mentor to her students
- * The table can double as a desk and a dining table
Antonyms
specialize in
single out
focus on
concentrate on
limit to
restrict to
narrow down to
be limited to
be restricted to
serve only
function only
work only
operate only
be used only
be employed only
have one purpose
have one function