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double vs twofold

twofold vs double

double is a noun but twofold is not a noun.

double and twofold both are adjectives.

double is a verb but twofold is not a verb.

double and twofold both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
double Yes Yes Yes Yes
twofold No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, double and twofold are synonyms defined as:
  • double and twofold: twice as great or many
Other synonyms of double include doubled, two-fold.
As adjectives, double and twofold are synonyms defined as:
  • double and twofold: having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
Other synonyms of double include dual, three-fold, threefold, treble, two-fold.
double (noun) twofold (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) twofold (adjective)
used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis twice 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) twofold (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) twofold (adverb)
to double the degree by a factor of two
two together
downward and forward
Difference between double and twofold

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