doubly (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈdʌb.li/
Definition
To a greater degree; to twice the extent.
Examples
This is doubly important for us because we are on a tight deadline.
He was doubly lucky to escape the accident without serious injury.
The news was doubly welcome because it arrived at a time of great need.
How to Use doubly
- doubly so (collocation)
- To an even greater degree, especially in reference to a previous statement. — "The new regulations are strict, doubly so for small businesses."
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