threefold
/ˈθriː.fəʊld/ (bre, ipa) · [θrˈifˌold] /ˈθriː.foʊld/ (ame, ipa) · [θrˈifˌold] /ˈthrē-ˌfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio) -ˈfōld How to pronounce threefold (audio)/ (ame, mw)
threefold — adjective
- threefoldpositive
- more threefoldcomparative
- most threefoldsuperlative
1. relating to an amount, size, or number that is three times larger than the origi
relating to an amount, size, or number that is three times larger than the original or typical value used for comparison
Jack's investment brought a threefold return over the five years he held it.
threefold + abstract noun for quantity increase
The high school reported a threefold rise in applications after its science lab was renovated.
Eliska's new employer offered a threefold salary versus her old job in the same sector.
The hospital achieved a threefold drop in wait times after switching to an online system.
Felipe measured a threefold increase in water flow after clearing the blocked drainage pipe outside.
- half
one half of the original size or amount
文法句型
threefold + noun
用法筆記
Frequently appears before abstract quantity nouns such as 'increase', 'rise', 'growth', or 'reduction'. In everyday conversation, 'triple' sounds more natural ('a triple increase').
常見錯誤
2. made up of three separate parts, stages, or aspects that together form a whole u
made up of three separate parts, stages, or aspects that together form a whole unit or system
The novel has a threefold structure with parallel stories set in three different time periods.
threefold + abstract noun describing composition
Hana developed a threefold plan to improve health services, education, and housing across the region.
The ancient philosopher described a threefold path to wisdom through study, reflection, and practice.
Mira organized the workshop into a threefold format with lectures, group discussion, and practice exercises.
- triple
common alternative in both abstract and concrete contexts
- tripartite
formal or academic; used in law, politics, and scholarly writing
文法句型
threefold + noun (abstract)
用法筆記
Used mainly in academic or formal writing. 'Threefold' is preferred over 'triple' when describing abstract systems, strategies, or frameworks with clearly defined components.
常見錯誤
threefold — adverb
1. used after verbs of change to indicate that an amount, number, or size multiplie
used after verbs of change to indicate that an amount, number, or size multiplies to three times what it was before
The company's customer base grew threefold after the online store launched in Southeast Asia.
verb of increase + threefold for multiplier effect
Talia's monthly rent increased threefold after she moved from the countryside into the city centre.
The coastal town's population expanded threefold after the new highway connected it to the capital.
Zuri's monthly savings rose threefold after she started working a second job on the weekends.
The price of farmland in that region has risen threefold over the past ten years.
- by a factor of three
more technical; common in academic and scientific writing
- three times
the most flexible and neutral option for everyday use
- by half
reduced to one half of the original amount
文法句型
verb + threefold
用法筆記
Typically follows verbs of quantitative change: 'increase', 'grow', 'rise', 'expand', 'drop'. In casual speech, the verb 'triple' ('Sales tripled') is more common than the adverb 'threefold' ('Sales increased threefold').