B2adverblanguage
US/ˈdʌb.li/
UK/ˈdʌb.li/
twice as much, or even more than usual
In context
Driving in the rain at night is doubly dangerous.
I checked the address twice to make doubly sure.
Losing the game was bad, but losing at home was doubly painful.
Words that go with doubly
adverb + adjective
- doubly importantSleep is doubly important for children during exams.
- doubly difficultThe job was doubly difficult without the right tools.
- doubly sureLock the door twice to make doubly sure.
- doubly hardFinding a flat is doubly hard if you have pets.
- doubly carefulBe doubly careful when crossing the road near the market.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
/ˈdaʊ.bli/Correct: /ˈdʌb.li/