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

• 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 challenge of integrating information from medical databases and socio-relational databases is twofold. —Fnu Anupama, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

The book’s aim is twofold, and by far the bulk of the book is taken up with witnessing the ground the rights of nature movement has gained across the globe. —Daegan Miller june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025

The goal was twofold: provide humanitarian relief and avert a mass migration crisis in South Florida. —Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025

For Trump, the risk is twofold: the collapse of diplomatic efforts to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities and the outbreak of a wider regional conflict triggered by an Israeli operation. —Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025

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