twofold

/ˌtuˈfoʊld/
/ˈtufəʊld/
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Definitions of twofold
  1. adverb
    by a factor of two
    “the price increased twofold last year”
    synonyms: two times
  2. adjective
    twice as great or many
    “a twofold increase”
    synonyms: double, doubled, two-fold
    multiple
    having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
  3. adjective
    having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
    “the office of a clergyman is twofold”
    synonyms: double, dual, three-fold, threefold, treble, two-fold
    multiple
    having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
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