What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
eightfold
Example
The company's profits have grown eightfold since last year. [eightfold: adjective]
Example
The recipe calls for an eightfold increase in the amount of sugar. [eightfold: noun]
octuple
Example
The population of the city has octupled in the last decade. [octupled: verb]
Example
The company's revenue has seen an octuple increase in the last quarter. [octuple: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Eightfold is more commonly used than octuple in everyday language, especially in the context of describing an increase or expansion of something.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between eightfold and octuple?
Octuple is considered more formal than eightfold, making it more appropriate for academic or professional writing.
