MULTIFOLD Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

multifold

adjective

ˈməl-ti-ˌfōld

Definition of multifold

as in numerous

being of a large but indefinite number the advantages of the new accounting system are multifold

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Recent Examples of multifold The homicide rate in Mexico increased multifold during Oseguera Cervantes’ reign. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026 Most investors in African startups focus on making equity investments, banking on a model that demands years-long patience with expectations for multifold returns should their portfolio companies become successful. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The advantage of inflating a tent off the side of the vehicle in this way is multifold. — New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026 The obstacles to higher uptake are multifold and stubborn. — Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multifold

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E’Mari, a Springfield middle school student, was among more than 800 students from numerous districts attending end of school year field trips at the resort, which frequently hosts such events for schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Jane Doe’s alleged assault, which involved numerous substances including ketamine, took place later that night.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of numerous

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There are many reasons why women do not feel able to speak up, with the top one, at 52 percent, being their not wanting to burden others.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
The Fox reboot is being showrun by Matt Nix (Burn Notice),while many of the original creators are back to EP, including Michael Berk, Greg Bonann and Doug Schwartz, alongside new EPs Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of many

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Room for Disagreement Collins has opposed Trump on upwards of a half-dozen major initiatives and worked behind the scenes to temper him on multiple other occasions.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The rooms The 52 rooms and suites, scattered across multiple levels in a labyrinthine, anthill-like structure, come in a multitude of shapes and sizes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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