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adjective

ˈtü-ˌfōld How to pronounce twofold (audio)
Definition of twofoldnext
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as in double
being twice as great or as many my reasons for buying the condo are twofold: first, it will serve as my vacation home, and second, it should turn out to be a good investment

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as in dual
consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined the mission of the campaign is twofold: to reduce underage drinking and to reduce alcohol-related traffic accidents

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twofold

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adverb

as in twice
to two times the amount or degree with the start of the recession, home foreclosures began increasing twofold

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Recent Examples of twofold
Adjective
Its motivations were twofold, according to government sources with knowledge of these policy decisions. — Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge, The Dial, 12 June 2026 Diagnostics’ objectives are twofold. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Adverb
Almost 50 years after Lp(a) was discovered, researchers found that people who have high levels of it had a more than twofold higher risk of heart attack than those who don't. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026 In California, the appeal of a new or used EV is twofold — gas prices are especially high, and charging infrastructure is more developed than in many other states. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twofold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold
  1. double
  2. dual
  3. twice
  4. binary
  5. twin
Adjective
  • Taylor Walls recorded three hits while Chandler Simpson added a double and a single.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
    — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of double
Adjective
  • Jackson Moni scored 18 points for the Warriors (0-2), who have two teams in the dual-site California Classic, one in Sacramento and one at Chase Center in San Francisco.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Soundcore Liberty 5 Noise Cancelling Earbuds The Soundcore Liberty 5 drops cinematic sound directly onto your travel kit by embedding official multi-directional Dolby Audio processing inside dual wool paper diaphragm drivers.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of dual
Adverb
  • Argentina scored twice in extra time, with the winner coming courtesy of a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • Michelle Cooper scored twice and two-time reigning NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga once to pace the Current to a 3-0 victory.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of twice
Adjective
  • The binary dichotomy is the beginning of the question of Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish homeland, a question of legitimacy that is applied to only one nation in the world.
    — Joyce Kamanitz, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
  • The offering includes binary option contracts based on the Mini-S&P 500 Index, the company said in a press release on Tuesday.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 June 2026
Definition of binary
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  • Powerful twin earthquakes have killed 32 people and injured more than 700, the nation’s interim president said on June 25, after the massive shocks collapsed entire buildings and sent people running in panic.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • The Age of Attraction co-hosts welcomed twin daughters, Iris Parker and Dove Tomlin, late in the evening on Tuesday, June 30, the couple exclusively shares with PEOPLE.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
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