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/
Adverb
by five times as much
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The company's profits increased fivefold last year.
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The cost of living has risen fivefold in the last decade.
Adjective
consisting of five parts or elements
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The ancient text was divided into a fivefold structure.
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They proposed a fivefold plan to address the issue.