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单词 twofold
释义

twofold

adjective

two·​fold ˈtü-ˌfōld How to pronounce twofold (audio)
-ˈfōld
1
: having two parts or aspects
2
: being twice as great or as many
twofold
ˈtü-ˈfōld How to pronounce twofold (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • double
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Example Sentences

a twofold increase in spending The aims of the study are twofold.
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

twofold

adjective

two·​fold ˈtü-ˌfōld How to pronounce twofold (audio)
: being twice as great or as many

twofold 1 of 2

adjective

1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • double
2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dual
  • twin
  • binary
  • double
  • double-barreled
  • duplex
  • paired
  • bipartite
  • double-edged
  • mated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • single
  • unpaired

twofold

2 of 2

adverb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • double
  • twice
  • doubly
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