TWOFOLD Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

twofold 1 of 2

adjective

ˈtü-ˌfōld

Definition of twofold

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

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double

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

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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

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Recent Examples of twofold

Adjective

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

Adverb

The appeal for young people, experts say, seems to be twofold — a disenchantment with other institutions and with the growing loneliness of life lived on social media, together with a church that, starting with Pope Francis, has focused less on doctrine and more on social justice. — ABC News, 1 June 2026 The challenge of doing so, however, was twofold, says Karl Fournier, co-founder of Studio KO. — Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for twofold

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twofold

Adjective

In that August 17 game, PCA went 4-for-5, with two homers, a double, a single, and three RBIs.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Jac Caglianone led off the seventh with a double, then scored on Vinnie Pasquantino's double.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of double

Adjective

Hill and Bryan De La Cruz have been utilized more often in late-game situations, with dual benefits of better matchups at the plate and solid defense in the field.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Moscow denied it, but such dual-use items as drone components, flak jackets or thermal weapon sights remain available on the platform.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of dual

Adverb

Alonso did single twice Thursday to extend his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
By the end of the year, Clancy had called a suicide crisis center twice and visited several medical facilities, according to medical records referenced in court.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of twice

Adjective

The products are one-megawatt-hour bounded futures and binary options, listed across the next 120 delivery hours, launched under a direct-access, fully collateralized model.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Sports event contracts and regulatory obstacles Prediction market platforms have launched products outside of binary event contracts.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of binary

Adjective

The twin-engine, turbo-prop aircraft are pressurized, seat up to nine passengers and have the ability to cruise at 330 mph at 28,000 feet, Security Aviation says.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
New documents presented Thursday also illustrate a history of allegations of racist and violent behavior by Austin Metcalf and his twin brother, Hunter, among the character evidence that was not presented at the trial.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

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