twofold
In two ways
Twofold means having two parts or being twice as much: The benefits are twofold: better health and lower costs.
As an adverb, it indicates doubling: Profits increased twofold.
The word emphasizes duality or multiplication by two, often introducing a two-part explanation.
Twice the amount
- doubledIncreased twofold
- doublingMultiplying by two
- twiceTwo occurrences total
- multiplicationProduct-finding operation
amplification · redouble · augmentation · escalation · expansion · growth · boost · surge
Two working together
duet · brace · partnership · tandem · match · twins · complement · combination
Consisting of two parts
- bipartiteDivided into two parts
- duplexDivided dwelling, shared walls
- bilateralInvolving two parties
- dichotomousDivided into two parts
bifurcate · double-sided · twin · paired · dyadic · double-edged · bidirectional · dualistic
Division into contrasting parts
- dualityTwofold nature
- polarityState of opposing forces
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
opposition · juxtaposition · tension · interplay · balance · counterpoint · ambivalence · paradox
double
Twice the amount
multiplication · amplification · redouble · augmentation · escalation · expansion · growth · boost · surge · enhancement
duo
Two working together
dyad · duet · brace · partnership · tandem · match · twins · complement · combination · union
binary
Consisting of two parts
dichotomous · bifurcate · double-sided · twin · paired · dyadic · double-edged · bidirectional · dualistic · complementary
dichotomy
Division into contrasting parts
- dualityTwofold nature
- polarityState of opposing forces
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
distinction · opposition · juxtaposition · tension · interplay · balance · counterpoint · ambivalence · paradox