Definition of threefold

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • threefold is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • threefold is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • threefold is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of threefold


  • by a factor of three (adverb)

    Examples

    1. our rent increased threefold in the past five years

    Synonyms

    1. three times
  • having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. double
    2. dual
    3. three-fold
    4. treble
    5. two-fold
    6. twofold
  • three times as great or many (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a threefold increase

    Synonyms

    1. three-fold
    2. treble
    3. triple

See definition of threefold in Merriam Webster