What does twofold mean?
Twofold means Double; duplicate; multiplied by two..
Twofold
/ˈtuːfəʊld/ · adjective
Meaning
Double; duplicate; multiplied by two..
Definitions by Sense
- Double; duplicate; multiplied by two.
- Having two parts, especially two different parts.
- In a double degree; doubly.
Example Sentences
The wheat produced a twofold harvest.
a twofold nature; a twofold sense; a twofold argument
1874, Ernest Myers (transl.), The Extant Odes of Pindar, translated into English, Pythian Ode III, page 65. Had I but landed there and brought unto him a twofold joy, first golden health and next this my song of triumph to be a splendour in his Pythian crown […]
It is the tale of Ixion's twofold guilt, unnatural murder and unlawful love.
"Wallace's suggestion for overcoming the epistemological and solipsistic effects of innate selfishness is twofold."
Synonyms for twofold
Antonyms for twofold
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Word Forms
- two-fold
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for twofold?
Common synonyms include double, duplicate, twin, dual.
What is the opposite of twofold?
Possible antonyms include bisect.
How do you use twofold in a sentence?
The wheat produced a twofold harvest.
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