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Meaning of 'threefold' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Threefold [ a.]
- Consisting of three, or thrice repeated; triple; as, threefold justice.

Meaning of 'threefold' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . threefold [ r]
Meaning (1):
- by a factor of three
Example in sentence:
  • our rent increased threefold in the past five years
2 . threefold [ s]
Meaning (2):
- three times as great or many
Example in sentence:
  • a claim for treble (or triple) damages;
  • a threefold increase
Meaning (3):
- having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
Example in sentence:
  • a double (or dual) role for an actor;
  • every episode has its double and treble meaning;
  • the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence

Nearby Words:

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