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Meaning of 'twofold' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Twofold [ a.]
- Double; duplicate; multiplied by two; as, a twofold nature; a twofold sense; a twofold argument.
2 . Twofold [ adv.]
- In a double degree; doubly.

Meaning of 'twofold' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . twofold [ r]
Meaning (1):
- by a factor of two
Example in sentence:
  • the price increased twofold last year
2 . twofold [ s]
Meaning (2):
- 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
Meaning (3):
- twice as great or many
Example in sentence:
  • a twofold increase;
  • ate a double portion;
  • the dose is doubled

Nearby Words:

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