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doubled

Pronunciation: [ˈdaʊbld]

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Learn how to use doubled in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

I doubled my savings by putting away half of my allowance every week.

Example

I didn't double my points this time because I forgot to submit my card.

Example

How can I double the amount of cookies in this recipe?

Context: “quantity”

(adjective) having two times the amount or number of something. This means that something comes in pairs or is increased significantly.

Example

She received a doubled portion of food at the school cafeteria today.

Example

His salary was not doubled even though he worked harder than last year.

Example

What does it mean if a number is doubled?

Context: “action”

(verb) to bend something over so that it lays on itself. This is often done when using a piece of string or paper.

Example

She doubled the sheet of paper to make it easier to write on.

Example

He didn’t double the rope, so it was too weak to hold anything.

Example

Did you remember to double the fabric before cutting it?

How to pronounce doubled

Pronunciation: [ˈdaʊbld]

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