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

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

The takeaway for Sacramento-area craft beer fans is twofold. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026

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

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