tenfold
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtɛnfoʊld/
KK: /ˈtɛnfoʊld/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is ten times greater in amount or number.
Example
The company's profits increased tenfold this year compared to last year.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new study program?
Yeah, I heard it's going to improve our grades tenfold.
That's amazing! I could really use a boost in my scores.
Same here! I'm excited to see how much it helps.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
decuple
tenfolded
tenfolding
Antonyms
single
onefold
unitary
adverb
Definition
In a way that is ten times greater in amount or degree.
Example
The company's profits increased tenfold last year.
Conversation
I heard the price of that gadget went up again.
Really? How much more is it now?
It's increased tenfold since last year!
Root Explanation
**Tenfold** → It is formed from "ten" (from Old English *tien*, meaning the number 10) and "-fold" (meaning multiplied by or in the form of). The word "tenfold" means multiplied by ten or in ten parts.
Memory Tip
Think of the number 'ten' and remember that 'tenfold' means something that is multiplied by ten.
Visually Confused Words
enfold
penfold
twentyfold
twinfold
reunfold
enfolder
enfolden