twofold — twice as much or as many; having two parts
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: twice as much or as many; having two parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtuːfoʊld/
Korean meaning: 두 배의, 이중의
Korean pronunciation: **투**폴드
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking has a twofold effect: it makes me fat and happy at the same time.
- The company's profits increased twofold after introducing the new product line.
- His excuse was twofold: he was sick and his dog ate his homework.
twofold
ADJECTIVE//ˈtuːfoʊld//
twice as much or as many; having two parts
The vendor offers a twofold benefit with double apples
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Origin
From Old English 'twofald', combining the number 'two' with the suffix '-fold' (meaning 'times' or 'multiplied by'). The word has Germanic roots and has been used since at least the 13th century to express multiplication or doubling.
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“My mom's cooking has a twofold effect: it makes me fat and happy at the same time.”
“The company's profits increased twofold after introducing the new product line.”
“His excuse was twofold: he was sick and his dog ate his homework.”
“The research project has a twofold objective: to reduce costs and improve quality.”
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