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threefold

adjective
three·​fold | \ ˈthrē-ˌfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio) , -ˈfōld\

Definition of threefold

1 : having three parts or members : triple a threefold purpose
2 : being three times as great or as many a threefold increase

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Other Words from threefold

threefold \ ˈthrē-​ˈfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio) \ adverb

Examples of threefold in a Sentence

a threefold approach to solving the problem

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Products with the Amazon's Choice designation see a threefold increase in sales, according to at least one study. Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, "The Technology 202: Senators concerned Epstein conspiracy theories play into Russia's hands," 13 Aug. 2019 Insects, including vital pollinators, would see their ranges decline threefold. Umair Irfan, Vox, "4 big takeaways from the UN’s alarming climate change report," 9 Oct. 2018

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First Known Use of threefold

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for threefold

threefold

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of threefold

: having three parts
: three times as great or as many

threefold

adjective
three·​fold | \ ˈthrē-ˌfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio) \

Kids Definition of threefold

: being three times as great or as many

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