Meaning of the word fivefold in English

What does fivefold mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fivefold

US /ˈfaɪv.foʊld/
UK /ˈfaɪv.fəʊld/
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Adverb

by five times as much

Example:
The company's profits increased fivefold last year.
The cost of living has risen fivefold in the last decade.

Adjective

consisting of five parts or elements

Example:
The ancient text was divided into a fivefold structure.
They proposed a fivefold plan to address the issue.