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English adjective: threefold

1. threefold three times as great or many


SamplesA claim for treble (or triple) damages.
A threefold increase.


Synonymsthree-fold, treble, triple


Similarmultiple


Antonymssingle

2. threefold having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities


SamplesA double (or dual) role for an actor.
The office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence.
Every episode has its double and treble meaning.


Synonymsdouble, dual, three-fold, treble, two-fold, twofold


Similarmultiple


Antonymssingle


English adverb: threefold

1. threefold by a factor of three


SamplesOur rent increased threefold in the past five years.


Synonymsthree times









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