- a double (binary) star.
- a double (or dual) role for an actor.
- an egg with a double yolk.
- ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek.
- double doors.
- dual controls for pilot and copilot.
- duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure.
- every episode has its double and treble meaning.
- the office of a clergyman is twofold.
- public preaching and private influence.