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Uncommondoubly
The correct spelling is doubly.
How to pronounce doubly
adverb
IPA: /ˈdʌb.li/
Say it like: Dow-blee
The correct spelling is doubly. (usually of relative importance, of degree, quantity or measure) In a double manner; twice the severity or degree. For example: "My mother was always doubly careful when winding the grandfather clock."
Usage Examples
“My mother was always doubly careful when winding the grandfather clock.”
“Stealing and then lying about it is doubly wrong.”
Definition
adverb
- 1.(usually of relative importance, of degree, quantity or measure) In a double manner; twice the severity or degree.
- 2.In two ways
- 3.With duplicity
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