What are the definitions of “double over”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Bend over at the waist.
She DOUBLED OVER in pain after being hit in the stomach.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “double over”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb double over is to bend over at the waist, usually due to pain, laughter, or exhaustion. It often describes a sudden and intense reaction that causes a person to bend forward.
What are the different verb forms of “double over”?
| Root Verb | double over |
| Third Person Singular Present | doubles over |
| Present Participle | doubling over |
| Simple Past | doubled over |
| Past Participle | doubled over |
Example
He doubled over in laughter after hearing the joke.
Example
She doubles over in pain when her stomach cramps.
Example
He is doubling over from the effort of lifting the heavy box.
Example
Yesterday, she doubled over after running a long distance.
Example
He had doubled over from the pain in his side.
What kind of phrasal verb is “double over”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“double over” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
She doubled over in pain after being hit in the stomach.
Example
He doubled over with laughter when he heard the funny story.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“double over” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
She doubled over in pain after being hit in the stomach.
Example
He doubled over with laughter when he heard the funny story.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “double over”?
Double over from exhaustion
To bend over at the waist because of extreme tiredness.
Example
After finishing the marathon, she doubled over from exhaustion.
Good things to know
Does “double over” have an informal or formal tone?
Double over is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, as well as more formal writing or speech, depending on the specific context.
What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “double over”?
Synonyms
Antonyms
- straighten
- unbend
- upright
- stand up
- erect
