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doubly

adverb dou·bly \ˈdə-b(ə-)lē\

: much more than usual or previously : to a much higher degree than usual

: in two ways : for two reasons

Full Definition of DOUBLY

: in a twofold manner

: to twice the degree <doubly glad> <doubly frustrating>

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15th century

DOUBLY Defined for Kids

adverb dou·bly \ˈdə-blē\

: to two times the amount or degree <doubly glad>

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