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1. threefold
adjective. ['ˈθriːˌfoʊld'] having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson.
Synonyms
- multiple
- treble
- double
- twofold
- two-fold
- dual
Antonyms
- low
- malfunction
- straighten
- unequivocal
Etymology
- þreofald (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Rhymes with Threefold
- americold
- archbold
- armold
- arnhold
- barthold
- bechtold
- bergthold
- berthold
- billfold
- blindfold
- brandvold
- brunsvold
- centerfold
- chokehold
- dallhold
- darnold
- diebold
- dippold
- ebersold
- eightfold
Sentences with threefold
1. Adjective
The law of threefold return doesn't encourage the practice of black magic.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Expand the bottom width of the trench threefold.
3. Verb, past participle
The problems with this approach are threefold.
Quotes about threefold
1. A book lying idle on a shelf is wasted ammunition. Like money, books must be kept in constant circulation... A book is not only a friend, it makes friends for you. When you have possessed a book with mind and spirit, you are enriched. But when you pass it on you are enriched threefold.
- Henry Miller, The Books in My Life
2. threefold
adjective. ['ˈθriːˌfoʊld'] three times as great or many.
Synonyms
- triple
- multiple
- treble
Antonyms
- multivalent
- univalent
- small
- little
Etymology
- þreofald (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. threefold
adverb. ['ˈθriːˌfoʊld'] by a factor of three.
Antonyms
- uninominal
Etymology
- þreofald (Old English (ca. 450-1100))