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- [three-fohld]
- /ˈθriˌfoʊld/
- /ˈθriː.fəʊld/
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- [three-fohld]
- /ˈθriˌfoʊld/
Definitions of threefold word
- adjective threefold comprising three parts, members, or aspects; triple: a threefold program. 1
- adjective threefold three times as great or as much; treble: a threefold return on an investment. 1
- adverb threefold in threefold manner or measure; trebly. 1
- noun threefold a unit of stage scenery consisting of three flats hinged together. 1
- adjective threefold treble, triple 1
- adverb threefold three times as many 1
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Origin of threefold
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English threfold, Old English thrīfeald. See three, -fold
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Parts of speech for Threefold
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
threefold popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
threefold usage trend in Literature
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- what does threefold mean?
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