# doubly vs duly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### doubly
*adverb · IPA /ˈdʌb.li/ · frequency rank #23,248*
In a double manner; with twice the severity or degree.

### duly
*adverb · IPA /ˈdʒuːli/ · frequency rank #16,220*
In a due, fit, or becoming manner; as it ought to be; suitably; properly.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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