twofold

adjective

two·​fold ˈtü-ˌfōld 

-ˈfōld

1

: having two parts or aspects

2

: being twice as great or as many

twofold

ˈtü-ˈfōld 

adverb

Synonyms of twofold

• double

Examples of twofold in a Sentence

a twofold increase in spending

The aims of the study are twofold.

Recent Examples on the Web

The source of the venom was twofold. — Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026

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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for twofold

• ahold
• behold
• billfold
• blindfold
• cajoled
• consoled
• controlled
• cotswold
• eightfold
• enfold
• enrolled
• extolled

Kids Definition

twofold

adjective

two·​fold -ˌfōld 

-ˈfōld

: twice as great or as many

twofold adverb