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doubly

American  
[duhb-lee] / ˈdʌb li /

adverb

  1. to a double measure or degree.

    to be doubly cautious.

  2. in a double manner.

  3. Obsolete.  with duplicity.


doubly British  
/ ˈdʌblɪ /

adverb

  1. to or in a double degree, quantity, or measure

    doubly careful

  2. in two ways

    doubly wrong

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of doubly

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; double, -ly

Example Sentences

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The aftermath illustrates why we should be doubly skeptical of a taking for public use directed at “economic development” or “affordable housing.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Critics say they are often doubly flawed: overly expensive if targets prove easier than predicted; and counterproductive if the targets become unattainable and executives see little reason to stick around.

From The Wall Street Journal

As early as 2006, he told Mr Bhaumik, the journalist, "I am very tired. I feel doubly tired because there seems to be no result coming out of the talks."

From BBC

Plus, excreta is a lagging indicator, so it’s doubly difficult to connect the dots.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is doubly important for young investors, who are set to inherit as much as $105 trillion in wealth in the next 20 or so years.

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