sevenfold

[sev-uhn-fohld]

adjective

1. comprising seven parts or members.

2. seven times as great or as much.

adverb

1. until seven times as many or as great.

   multiplied sevenfold.

sevenfold

/ ˈsɛvənˌfəʊld /

adjective

1. equal to or having seven times as many or as much

2. composed of seven parts

adverb

1. by or up to seven times as many or as much

Word History and Origins

Origin of sevenfold¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English seofonfeald. See seven, -fold

Example Sentences

This marks a sevenfold increase from the average of the previous two years.

From Science Daily

Some smaller African nations have seen even more rapid growth with Algeria increasing imports 33-fold, Zambia eightfold and Botswana sevenfold.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the number of annual major disasters has grown sevenfold.

From Salon

"Whoever raises a hand against the State of Israel - his hand will be cut off. Whoever harms us - will be harmed sevenfold," he added.

From BBC

Semiconductor related issues were boosted by news that Nvidia’s profit skyrocketed above forecasts, with quarterly net income climbing more than sevenfold from a year earlier to $14.88 billion.

From Seattle Times