English dictionary
fourfold
/'f/oU/r,f/oU/ld/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Four times; quadruple; as, a <i>fourfold</i> division.
Source: webster1913
noun
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Four times as many or as much.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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by a factor of four
ExamplesThe price of gasoline has increased fourfold over the past two years.
Synonyms four timesSource: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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four times as great or many
ExamplesA fourfold increase in the dosage.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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having four units or components
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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To make four times as much or as many, as an assessment; to quadruple.
Source: webster1913