severalfold

By many multiples

Severalfold means by several times or in several ways.

As an adjective, it describes something multiplied or increased by an unspecified but notable factor: The company saw a severalfold increase in profits.

As an adverb: Production expanded severalfold after the new equipment arrived.

The word suggests meaningful multiplication without committing to a precise number.

multiplication

times

Occurrences or multiplications

triple · quadruple · quintuple · tenfold · hundredfold · thousandfold · exponential · geometric · multiplier · ratio

multiple

numerous

Existing in great quantity

repeated · successive · compound · cumulative · aggregate · collective · combined · layered · stacked · iterative

increase

growth

Increase in size

escalation · boost · gain · jump · leap · spike · upsurge · proliferation · amplification · acceleration

Opposites
degree of multiplication

severalfoldsingle

One in number

unchanged · singular · halved · fractional · unitary

Family

fold, separate, several, separation, severance

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