sevenfold
Americanadjective
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comprising seven parts or members.
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seven times as great or as much.
adverb
adjective
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equal to or having seven times as many or as much
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composed of seven parts
adverb
Etymology
Origin of sevenfold
before 1000; Middle English; Old English seofonfeald. See seven, -fold
Example Sentences
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The rise extends a rally for the semiconductor-materials maker that has boosted the stock more than sevenfold this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The number of players throwing at least 95 mph at the Perfect Game national showcase increased sevenfold from 2014 to 2024, according to a report from Major League Baseball.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026
Hyperscalers issued over $120 billion in high-grade bonds last year, a sevenfold increase from the previous year, to fund AI infrastructure.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
In October, the month before the election, Fox News aired at least 47 segments about trans athletes, up from six in September—nearly a sevenfold increase.
From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026
Child of four elements and sevenfold heaven, Who fume and sweat because of these eleven, Drink!
From The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam by Khayyam, Omar
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