manifold

adjective
UK: /ˈmænɪfəʊld/
US: /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

  1. Many and various; having many different forms or elements.

    1. The possibilities were manifold, making it hard to choose one.
    2. Her reasons for not going were manifold, and she wasn't about to list them all.

Synonyms

numerous varied diverse multiple
manifold noun

  1. A pipe or chamber with several outlets or inlets.

    1. The car's exhaust manifold was replaced during the service.
    2. Technicians inspected the intake manifold for any signs of leaks or damage.
manifold verb

  1. To make many copies of something.

    1. The printing press helped to manifold documents quickly and cheaply.
    2. They used digital tools to manifold the company's marketing materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "manifold" is /ˈmænɪfəʊld/ in British English and /ˈmænɪfoʊld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "manifold": numerous, varied, diverse, multiple.

Example usage of "manifold": "The possibilities were manifold, making it hard to choose one.". More examples on the page.