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SIXFOLD

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having six units or components

Synonyms:

sextuple; six-fold; sixfold

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

multiple (having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

By a factor of six

Example:

the population of this town increased sixfold when gold was found in the surrounding hills

Synonyms:

six times; sixfold

Classified under:

Adverbs

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