fivefold Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈfīv-ˌfōld
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Fivefold as an Adjective
1
having five units or members
2
being five times as great or as many
3
Five times as much or as many.
4
In a group or series of five; consisting of five together as one; quintuple.
5
In fives; consisting of five in one; quintuple.
Fivefold as an Adverb
1
By a factor of five.
Word Forms & Grammar
five·fold adverb
fivefold
fivefold (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Fivefold
Origin of Fivefold
From Middle English fiffold, from Old English fīffeald. Equivalent to five + -fold.
First Known Use
before 12th century
Fivefold in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfīv-ˌfōld/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | having five units or members |
How to Pronounce Fivefold
The standard pronunciation of fivefold is /ˈfīv-ˌfōld/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fīv).