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Doppelganger for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'dɑpəl,ɡæŋər

What does Doppelganger really mean?

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Alright, let me explain to you what "Doppelganger" means. So, a doppelganger is like a look-alike or a double of a person. It's like when you see someone who looks exactly like your friend, but it's not actually them. You might do a double-take because you think you're seeing your friend, but it's really their doppelganger!

So, it's kind of like having a twin, but not really. Sometimes people think doppelgangers are kind of spooky because it's like seeing someone who looks just like you or someone you know, but they're not actually that person. Some people even believe that seeing your doppelganger is a sign of something bad about to happen, like a warning or something!

But in modern times, the word "doppelganger" is often used more casually to just mean someone who looks a lot like another person. Like if someone says, "Hey, I saw your doppelganger at the store today!" it just means they saw someone who looks a lot like you.

So, basically, a doppelganger is like an identical twin, but not really related to you. It's just someone who looks eerily similar to another person. And it can be kind of strange or even a little bit magical to come across someone's doppelganger!

I hope that makes sense! If not, feel free to ask more questions or let me know how I can explain it better.

Revised and Fact checked by Emma Williams on 2023-11-14 23:52:07

Doppelganger In a sentece

Learn how to use Doppelganger inside a sentece

  • In the movie, the main character discovers that she has a doppelganger who looks exactly like her.
  • Some people believe that meeting your doppelganger is a sign of bad luck.
  • I saw a girl at the mall who looked exactly like my friend, it was like seeing her doppelganger.
  • The singer's doppelganger made an appearance in a music video, pretending to be the real singer.
  • There are many stories in folklore about doppelgangers, and they are often seen as a warning of coming disaster.

Doppelganger Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.