tenfold

American  

[ten-fohld, ten-fohld] / ˈtɛnˌfoʊld, ˈtɛnˈfoʊld /

adjective

1. comprising ten parts or members.

2. ten times as great or as much.

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adverb

1. in tenfold measure.

   good deeds rewarded tenfold.

tenfold British  

/ ˈtɛnˌfəʊld /

adjective

1. equal to or having 10 times as many or as much

   a tenfold increase in population

2. composed of 10 parts

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adverb

1. by or up to 10 times as many or as much

   the population increased tenfold

Etymology

Origin of tenfold

1150–1200; Middle English; Old English tienfeald. See ten, -fold

Example Sentences

Since 2020, estimates of SpaceX's value have risen from $40bn to a price tag of $1.75trn – a more than 40-fold increase - while shares in Tesla have risen tenfold in the same period.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The stock rose 6.6% on Monday as investors continue to back the surge that has increased the share price more than tenfold over the past year.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Estimates of its valuation grew tenfold after the deal was announced.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Since then, he’s bought and sold by the world’s geopolitical rhythms, at one point making a nearly tenfold return on his physical gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

If Seth was playing a prank, his acting skills had suddenly improved tenfold.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull