English adjective: fourfold | |||
1. | fourfold four times as great or many | ||
Samples | A fourfold increase in the dosage. | ||
Synonyms | four-fold, quadruple | ||
Similar | multiple | ||
Antonyms | single | ||
2. | fourfold having four units or components | ||
Samples | Quadruple rhythm has four beats per measure. Quadruplex wire. | ||
Synonyms | four-fold, quadruple, quadruplex, quadruplicate | ||
Similar | multiple | ||
Antonyms | single | ||
English adverb: fourfold | |||
1. | fourfold by a factor of four | ||
Samples | The price of gasoline has increased fourfold over the past two years. | ||
Synonyms | four times | ||