manyfold

English

Etymology

From many +‎ fold.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɛnɪˌfəʊld/
• Homophone: manifold

Adverb

manyfold (not comparable)

1. By many times.
   • 1800, Henry Reed, Lectures on English History and Tragic Poetry, as Illustrated by Shakespeare:

     The dramatic narrative of the close of Wolsey's life becomes manyfold more impressive from being told to the discrowned Queen Catherine.

   • 2007 March 13, Coleen Rowley, “FBI NSLs Up "Manyfold"--A Clarification”, in Huffington Post‎^[1], retrieved 2012-08-26:

     my guess is that the number of NSLs being issued in the "war on terrorism" is probably manyfold what it was prior to 9-11.

Synonyms

• frequently, ofttimes; see also Thesaurus:often

Adjective

manyfold (not comparable)

1. (dated) many
   • 1772, Thomas Hearne, Anthony à Wood, William Huddesford, John Bale, John Leland, The Lives of Those Eminent Antiquaries John Leland, Thomas Hearne, and Anthony à Wood:

     I am right glad to hear of your manyfold successes

   • 2009 December 21, James Gurney, quoting Oscar Baechler in comments, “Dianatopia”, in Gurney Journey‎^[2], retrieved 2012-08-26:

     or even emcee a drawing jamboree amongst your manyfold adoring fans!

Synonyms

• multiple, numerous; see also Thesaurus:manifold