threefold

Speech parts

1. threefold - Noun

2. threefold - Adjective

3. threefold - Verb

4. threefold - Adverb

5. threefold - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Consisting of three, or thrice repeated; triple; as, threefold justice.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

trine double dual triple treble ternary twofold two-fold thrice three times three-fold trinity ternate triune three
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Antonyms

single singular univalent unilateral multivalent

Phrases with the word

increase threefold threefold alignment

Examples

Knowledge, the object of knowledge and the knower are the three factors which motivate action; the senses, the work and the doer comprise the threefold basis of action. Friedrich Schiller

Threefold the stride of Time, from first to last! Loitering slow, the Future creepeth - Arrow-swift, the Present sweepeth - And motionless forever stands the Past. Friedrich Schiller

The amount of time it takes to provide is threefold for families whom have to make due with very little. Manuel Rivera-Ortiz

The way of the superior person is threefold virtuous, they are free from anxieties wise they are free from perplexities and bold they are free from fear. Confucius

A threefold cord is not quickly broken. Romanian Proverb

a double (or dual) role for an actor Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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