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eightfold

[ eyt-fohld ]

adjective

  1. comprising eight parts or members.
  2. eight times as great or as much.


adverb

  1. in eightfold measure.

eightfold

/ ˈeɪtˌfəʊld /

adjective

  1. equal to or having eight times as many or as much
  2. composed of eight parts


adverb

  1. by or up to eight times as much

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Word History and Origins

Origin of eightfold1

First recorded in 1550–60; eight + -fold

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Example Sentences

One hedge fund boosted the number of shares it would sell almost eightfold.

The shop area of the ammunition shops alone has been increased eightfold since the outbreak of war.

The eightfold noble path of righteousness Delivers from all evil: it will bring Sweet peace of mind and leadeth to Nirvana.

We must make up our minds and walk On the eightfold noble path of righteousness.

He has expertly mastered the various pranayamas 7-1 of the ancient eightfold yoga outlined by Patanjali.

They never once met the English in open field; but always, even if eightfold in numbers, fled timorously before infantry.

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