double vs three-fold

three-fold vs double

double is a noun but three-fold is not a noun.

double and three-fold both are adjectives.

double is a verb but three-fold is not a verb.

double is an adverb but three-fold is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
double	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
three-fold	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, double and three-fold are synonyms defined as:

double and three-fold: having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities

Other synonyms of double include dual, threefold, treble, two-fold, twofold.

double (noun)	three-fold (noun)
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2
a quantity that is twice as great as another
someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)
a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts

double (adjective)	three-fold (adjective)
used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis	three times as great or many
used of flowers having more than the usual number of petals in crowded or overlapping arrangements	having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
having two meanings with intent to deceive
large enough for two
twice as great or many
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities

double (verb)	three-fold (verb)
increase twofold
hit a two-base hit
do double duty; serve two purposes or have two functions
make or do or perform again
bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain
make a demand for (a card or suit)

double (adverb)	three-fold (adverb)
to double the degree
two together
downward and forward

Difference between double and three-fold

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