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

Its motivations were twofold, according to government sources with knowledge of these policy decisions. — Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge, The Dial, 12 June 2026

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

Adverb

Google said its strategy is twofold, with audio-only glasses launching first to be followed by glasses with small displays that show up inside the lenses. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 May 2026

The benefits of these changes appear to have been twofold. — Cory Turner, NPR, 13 May 2026