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Discover LudwigThe phrase "it doubles as" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means that something has a dual purpose or function. Example: "This table not only serves as a workspace, but it also doubles as a dining table."
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Its primary purpose is letting you know something broke, but it doubles as the button to resend the message.
It doubles as a candleholder.
And it doubles as a phone!
But it doubles as an artistic credo.
It doubles as a family photo.
It doubles as photography studio and salon.
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But its curved top might let it double as a stool.
It doubled as a hug between plaintiff and defendant.
Their spinning was so energetic, it doubled as a feat of strength.
For two hours a day, it doubled as Mr. Green's executive office.
Besides, it doubled as a movie date with his girlfriend, Donna Piperno, 51, a dental office manager from Long Beach.
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