English dictionary
threefold
/'/T/r/i/,f/oU/ld/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Consisting of three, or thrice repeated; triple; as, <i>threefold</i> justice.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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by a factor of three
ExamplesOur rent increased threefold in the past five years.
Source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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three times as great or many
ExamplesA threefold increase.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
Source: WordNet 3.0