tenfold

Describes something that is ten times as great or as numerous; often used figuratively to indicate a large increase.

• 🇵🇹Diz-se de algo que é dez vezes maior ou mais numeroso; também pode ser usado em sentido figurado para indicar um grande aumento.

1. Containing ten parts B2 formal

   Composed of or having ten parts or elements.

   • The plan had a tenfold structure, each part addressing a different issue.
   • The document was divided into a tenfold classification system.
   • The tenfold division of the kingdom was established by the treaty.

   🇵🇹Décuplo

   Sinônimos: denary

2. Ten times as great B2 formal

   Being ten times larger, stronger, or more numerous.

   • The company saw a tenfold increase in profits this year.
   • The population of the city has grown tenfold over the last century.
   • The new technology offers a tenfold improvement in processing speed.

   🇵🇹Décuplo

• more tenfold comparative form
• most tenfold superlative form

An adverb meaning 'by ten times' or 'to ten times the amount or degree.' It is used to indicate a tenfold increase or multiplication in quantity, intensity, or value.

• 🇵🇹Advérbio que significa «dez vezes» ou «até dez vezes a quantidade ou o grau». Usa-se para indicar um aumento ou multiplicação por dez de quantidade, intensidade ou valor.

1. By ten times as much B2 formal

   In a manner that multiplies or increases by a factor of ten.

   • The company's profits increased tenfold over the last decade.
   • Her efforts were rewarded tenfold when she received the promotion.
   • The population of the city has grown tenfold since the 1950s.

   🇵🇹Dez vezes mais

• more tenfold comparative form
• most tenfold superlative form