twofold
Americanadjective
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equal to twice as many or twice as much; double
a twofold increase
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made of two parts; dual
a twofold reason
adverb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of twofold
Middle English word dating back to 1125–75; see origin at two, -fold
Example Sentences
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If that holds true, the concern is twofold: both how Ohtani’s health could affect his performance on the mound and at the plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
When both conditions were present, however, the risk of death rose by more than twofold.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
On commercial flights, the risk from cargo is twofold: passengers who have mistakenly packed a lithium battery in their checked luggage, and retailers shipping electronics without using mandated fire-safe packaging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Brian Mulberry, chief market strategist at Zacks Investment Management, said the reasons behind Friday’s chip selloff were twofold.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
My goals are twofold: destroy my former master, and then return home.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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