threefold

adjective
UK: /ˈθriː.fəʊld/
US: /ˈθriː.foʊld/

  1. Three times as much or as many.

    1. The cost was threefold what we expected initially for the small project.
    2. Increasing our efforts should have a threefold impact on the company's annual income.

Synonyms

triple three-way
threefold verb

  1. To increase or multiply by three.

    1. We aim to threefold our profits this quarter with smart investments.
    2. The company expects to threefold its customer base by the end of the fiscal year.
threefold adverb

  1. In three ways or with three parts.

    1. The benefits of this plan are threefold, making it very appealing.
    2. The strategy presented a threefold approach to solving the complex environmental problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "threefold" is /ˈθriː.fəʊld/ in British English and /ˈθriː.foʊld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "threefold": triple, three-way.

Example usage of "threefold": "The cost was threefold what we expected initially for the small project.". More examples on the page.