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- [duhb-uh l]
- /ˈdʌb əl/
- /ˈdʌb.l̩/
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- [duhb-uh l]
- /ˈdʌb əl/
Definitions of doubled word
- adjective doubled twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc.: a double portion; a new house double the size of the old one. 1
- adjective doubled composed of two like parts or members; twofold in form; paired: double doors; a double sink. 1
- adjective doubled of, relating to, or suitable for two persons: a double room. 1
- adjective doubled twofold in character, meaning, or conduct; dual or ambiguous: a double interpretation. 1
- adjective doubled deceitful; hypocritical; insincere. 1
- adjective doubled (of musical instruments) producing a tone an octave lower than the notes indicate. 1
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Origin of doubled
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin duplus, equivalent to du(o) two + -plus -fold
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Parts of speech for Doubled
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
doubled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
doubled usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for doubled
adjective doubled
- outspread — spread out; stretched out: outspread arms.
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