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twofold
adjective two·fold \ˈtü-ˌfōld, -ˈfōld\
: twice as much or as many
: having two parts
Full Definition of TWOFOLD
1
: having two parts or aspects
2
: being twice as great or as many
— twofold \-ˈfōld\ adverb
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First Known Use of TWOFOLD
13th century
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Rhymes with TWOFOLD
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TWOFOLD Defined for Kids
twofold
adjective two·fold \ˈtü-ˌfōld\
Definition of TWOFOLD for Kids
: being twice as great or as many
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