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Doubly definitions

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

DOUBLY, adv. In twice the quantity; to twice the degree; as doubly wise or good; to be doubly sensible of an obligation.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

adv
1: to double the degree; "she was doubly rewarded"; "his eyes were double bright" [syn: doubly, double, twice]
2: in a twofold manner; "he was doubly wrong" [syn: doubly, in two ways]

Merriam Webster's

adverb Date: 15th century 1. in a twofold manner 2. to twice the degree <doubly glad> <doubly frustrating>

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Doubly Dou"bly, adv. 1. In twice the quantity; to twice the degree; as, doubly wise or good; to be doubly sensible of an obligation. --Dryden. 2. Deceitfully. ``A man that deals doubly.'' --Huloet.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

1. You use doubly to indicate that there are two aspects or features that are having an influence on a particular situation. The new tax and the drop in house values make homeowners feel doubly penalised. ADV: ADV group, ADV with v 2. You use doubly to emphasize that something exists or happens to a greater degree than usual. In pregnancy a high fibre diet is doubly important... ADV: ADV adj/adv [emphasis]

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

ad. Twice, double.