Synonyms of twofold

twofold 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtü-ˌfōld 

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

• 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
• binary
• twin
• double
• double-barreled
• duplex
• bipartite
• paired
• 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

• twice
• double
• doubly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of twofold

Adjective

Worner said the notion of a miracle — independent of martyrdom— is twofold. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

The point, as IPO advisor Lise Buyer of Class V Group explains, is twofold. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Adverb

Cocaine production grew almost twofold between 2022 and 2024, according to United Nations estimates. — Manuel Rueda, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2026

The appeal for young people, experts say, seems to be twofold — a disenchantment with other institutions and with the growing loneliness of life lived on social media, together with a church that, starting with Pope Francis, has focused less on doctrine and more on social justice. — ABC News, 1 June 2026