Doubly
ˈdʌbli
Definitions
2 meaningsTo twice the extent or degree; in two ways.
ˈdʌbli
To a degree that is twice as great; twice as much.
The excitement was doubly felt at the conclusion of the project.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a recipe and you need twice as much of an ingredient. You'd use the word 'doubly' to describe how much more.
👶 For kids: It means something is two times more than usual, like if you get twice as many cookies!
More Examples
The benefits of the program are doubly important for vulnerable populations.
She felt doubly betrayed by her friend's actions.
How It's Used
"The cost of the renovations has increased doubly."
"The reaction rate increased doubly when the catalyst was added."
For two reasons or in two respects.
ˈdʌbli
In two ways; for a dual reason.
The evidence against him was doubly conclusive.
💡 Simply: When something has two advantages or is good for two reasons, it's 'doubly' good.
👶 For kids: It means something is good or works for two reasons.
More Examples
The system is doubly secure.
He was doubly motivated to succeed.
How It's Used
"The contract was doubly binding due to the signatures and witnesses."
From Middle English *dublic, from Old French doble (double) + -ly (adverbial suffix).
Common in legal and formal writing in earlier centuries to emphasize the extent or dual nature of something.
Memory tip
Think of something being "doubled" to help remember.