Meaning & Definition of word "Doubled"
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Doubled
/ˈdʌb.əld/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of double, to multiply by two or to make something twice as much.
- Example: The recipe called for two cups of flour, so I doubled the amount to four cups.
- 2. To increase or become twice as much or as many.
- Example: The company doubled its profits within a year.
- 3. To fold or bend something in half.
- Example: She doubled the paper to make it easier to cut.
adjective:
- 1. Having two parts or consisting of two identical parts.
- Example: He wore a doubled belt that featured two separate loops.
Etymology
Originating from the Old French 'doubler', from the Latin 'duplare', meaning to make double.
Common Phrases and Expressions
double trouble:
A situation that is twice as difficult or problematic.
double your money:
To increase your financial investment to twice its original amount.
double-barreled:
Referring to something that has two components or aspects.
Related Words
duplicate:
To make an exact copy of something.
pair:
A set of two things used together.
dual:
Consisting of two parts or elements.
Slang Meanings of doubled
Meaning: To have fun in a pair or group.
Example Sentence: Let's go out, it could be double fun!
Meaning: To intensify a situation or effect.
Example Sentence: That joke really doubled the laughs at the party.