manyfold

[ men-ee-fohld ]

adverb

1. by many times; by multiples:

   The state's highway expenses have increased manyfold in the past decade.

Word History and Origins

Origin of manyfold¹

First recorded in 1875–80; many + -fold

Example Sentences

The taste for reading has multiplied manyfold within a comparatively brief period.

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Of this he had inherited a liberal portion, and this by diligent cultivation had been added to manyfold.

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In later life he got it paid back manyfold—and what a satisfaction it was to me thus to repay him!

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Whatever care and personal attention the grower may give to this work will be repaid manyfold in future returns.

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It would increase her effective force manyfold and would open up almost limitless vistas of power and glory.

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