doubled
Prononciation : [ˈdaʊbld]
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Contexte : « quantity »
(verb) to make something twice as much or twice as many. This can be used when you are adding to something or increasing an amount.
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I doubled my savings by putting away half of my allowance every week.
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I didn't double my points this time because I forgot to submit my card.
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How can I double the amount of cookies in this recipe?
Contexte : « quantity »
(adjective) having two times the amount or number of something. This means that something comes in pairs or is increased significantly.
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She received a doubled portion of food at the school cafeteria today.
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His salary was not doubled even though he worked harder than last year.
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What does it mean if a number is doubled?
Contexte : « action »
(verb) to bend something over so that it lays on itself. This is often done when using a piece of string or paper.
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She doubled the sheet of paper to make it easier to write on.
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He didn’t double the rope, so it was too weak to hold anything.
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Did you remember to double the fabric before cutting it?
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