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 | ||