Doubled

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəld/

Definitions of doubled

verb to multiply by two; to increase twofold

Example Sentences

A1 The number of students in the class doubled after the new semester started.

A2 She doubled her efforts to finish the project on time.

B1 The company doubled its profits last year.

B2 The population of the city has doubled in the last decade.

C1 The athlete's training regimen doubled in intensity as the competition approached.

C2 The demand for the product doubled overnight, causing a shortage in supply.

Examples of doubled in a Sentence

formal The company's profits doubled in the last quarter.

informal I just doubled my score in the game!

slang He doubled down on his bet and ended up winning big.

figurative Her heart doubled in size when she saw the puppy.

Grammatical Forms of doubled

• past tense: doubled
• plural: doubles
• comparative: more doubled
• superlative: most doubled
• present tense: double
• future tense: will double
• perfect tense: have doubled
• continuous tense: is doubling
• singular: doubles
• positive degree: doubled
• infinitive: to double
• gerund: doubling
• participle: doubling

Origin and Evolution of doubled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French, Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'doubled' originated from the Middle English word 'doublen' which came from the Old French word 'doubler' and ultimately from the Latin word 'duplus' meaning 'twofold'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'doubled' has retained its basic meaning of increasing by two times, but it has also been used metaphorically to indicate repetition or emphasis in various contexts.