Double Time

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl taɪm/

Definitions of double time

noun a rhythm or rate of movement that is twice as fast as normal

Example Sentences

A1 I work double time to save money for my vacation.

A2 She had to work double time to finish the project before the deadline.

B1 The factory workers are often asked to work double time during busy seasons.

B2 The team put in double time to prepare for the championship game.

C1 The CEO worked double time to turn the struggling company around.

C2 Despite his busy schedule, he always manages to work double time on his passion projects.

adjective referring to something that is done at twice the normal speed or rate

Example Sentences

A1 My boss asked me to work double time to finish the project on time.

A2 She was running late, so she walked double time to catch the bus.

B1 The company offered double time pay for employees who worked on holidays.

B2 The marathon runner set a new record by running double time in the last stretch of the race.

C1 The chef prepared the meal in double time to accommodate the large group of guests.

C2 The musician played the complex piece in double time, showcasing his exceptional skill and speed.

Examples of double time in a Sentence

formal The employees were asked to work double time to meet the project deadline.

informal I had to hustle and work double time to finish my homework before the party.

slang I pulled a double time shift at work yesterday to cover for my coworker.

figurative She's been putting in double time at the gym to get ready for the marathon.

Grammatical Forms of double time

past tense

doubled time

plural

double times

comparative

more double time

superlative

most double time

present tense

double time

future tense

will double time

perfect tense

have doubled time

continuous tense

doubling time

singular

double time

positive degree

double time

infinitive

to double time

gerund

doubling time

participle

doubled time

Origin and Evolution of double time

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'double time' originated from the military, specifically in reference to marching or playing music at a faster pace.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'double time' has come to be used in various contexts beyond the military, such as in music to indicate a faster tempo or in everyday language to describe doing something quickly or efficiently.