fourfold
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈfɔːrfoʊld/
KK: /fɔrfoʊld/
adjective
Definition
Having a value or amount that is four times greater than something else.
Example
The company's profits increased fourfold this year compared to last year.
Conversation
Did you know that the population of our city has increased by fourfold in the last decade?
Wow, that's impressive! I remember when it was much quieter here.
Yeah, it's crazy to think how much it's changed, especially with all the new buildings going up.
True, I just hope it doesn't become too crowded to enjoy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
quadruple
quaternary
fourfolded
Antonyms
single
double
triple
adverb
Definition
In a way that is four times as much or as many.
Example
The company's profits increased fourfold this year compared to last year.
Conversation
Did you know that the price of that new game increased fourfold since last week?
Wow, that's a huge jump!
I know, right? It's crazy how quickly things can change like that.
Root Explanation
Fourfold → It is formed from "four" (from Old English "feower", meaning the number 4) and "-fold" (from Old English "fald", meaning times or multiplied by). The word "fourfold" means multiplied by four or consisting of four parts.
Memory Tip
Think of the number 'four' and remember that 'fourfold' means something that is multiplied by four.
Visually Confused Words
fortyfold
outfold