What is the antonym of “fivefold”?
The antonyms of fivefold are single and individual. The antonyms single and individual convey the opposite meaning of fivefold, which means five times as much or five times as many.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
One in number; not multiple or several.
Example
He ordered a single scoop of ice cream.
Relating to a single person or thing, as opposed to a group or class.
Example
Each student has their own individual strengths and weaknesses.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Single refers to one in number, while fivefold refers to five times as much or five times as many.
- 2Individual refers to a single person or thing, while fivefold refers to a quantity that is five times greater than another.
Good things to know
- 1Mathematics: Use fivefold to describe a quantity that is five times greater than another.
- 2Singular Nouns: Use single to describe a noun that is one in number.
- 3Personal Characteristics: Use individual to describe a person's unique qualities or traits.
Remember this!
The antonyms of fivefold are single and individual. Use fivefold to describe a quantity that is five times greater than another. Use single to describe a noun that is one in number, and use individual to describe a person's unique qualities or traits.