doubly
/'dʌbli/
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a twofold manner or degree; to twice the extent or amount: Used to indicate that something is done, exists, or is true in two ways or to a doubled degree. 2. In a double or deceitful manner (archaic): Used to describe acting with duplicity or deceit.
Usage and Examples
- Indicating a doubled degree or two reasons:
- She was doubly careful, checking both the locks and the alarm system.
- The news was doubly surprising: first, that he resigned, and second, that he moved abroad immediately.
- Indicating multiplication by two:
- The recipe failed, so I had to add doubly the amount of flour. (Note: "doubly" here modifies the verb to mean "to twice the amount," though "double" is more common as an adjective/noun/verb.)
Advanced Usage
- "Doubly so": Used for emphasis to mean "even more so" or "to an even greater degree."
- This rule is important for all employees, and doubly so for managers.
- "Doubly sure/certain": To be sure in two ways or to an extra degree.
- I wanted to be doubly sure of the address, so I checked the map and called ahead.
Variants and Related Words
- Double (adjective): Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.
- A double door.
- Double (verb): To make or become twice as much or as many.
- He doubled his investment in a year.
- Double (noun): A thing that is twice as large, as many, or as strong as another.
- She ordered a double of whiskey.
Synonyms
- Twice: Two times; on two occasions. (Often used for frequency, while "doubly" often emphasizes degree or manner.)
- He called twice. vs. He was doubly disappointed.
- Twofold: Having two parts or aspects; double.
- A twofold increase.
- In two ways: Expressing the same concept of duality.
Notes on Meaning
The primary modern meaning of doubly relates to degree or manner (e.g., doubly important). The archaic meaning related to deceit ("to deal doubly") is now rare and largely historical. In contemporary usage, the word almost always intensifies an adjective or verb by suggesting two reasons, aspects, or a multiplied degree.
Adverb
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in a twofold manner
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he was doubly wrong
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to double the degree
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she was doubly rewarded
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his eyes were double bright
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