manifold
26 synonyms and 2 antonyms for manifold, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Existing in many different forms or kinds.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
multiplicitous
eighty-eleven
eleventeen
eleventy
feelefold
fifty-eleven
forty-eleven
manyfold
morefold
multiplicate
multiplied
ninety-eleven
numbersome
seventy-eleven
sixty-eleven
thirty-eleven
twenty-eleven
umpteen
umpty-ump
uncountable
Antonyms
How to use manifold
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
manifold reasons
exhaust manifold
manifold benefits
The "numerous and varied" sense is fairly formal or literary; everyday speech usually just says "many" or "various."
Etymology
From Old English manigfeald, a compound of many and -fold, meaning "many times over."
Full origin of manifold →Frequently asked questions
What does “manifold” mean?
The word “manifold” means existing in many different forms or kinds. In plain terms, numerous and varied — or, in mechanics, a fitting that joins several pipes together.
How do you pronounce “manifold”?
“Manifold” is pronounced MA-nih-fohld (/ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ in IPA).
How do you use “manifold” in a sentence?
Here is “manifold” used in a sentence: “The benefits of exercise are manifold.”
What is another word for “manifold”?
Words with a similar meaning to “manifold” include various, varied, multiplicitous, numerous, countless and eighty-eleven.
What is the opposite of “manifold”?
The opposite of “manifold” — its antonyms — are onefold and singlefold.
What part of speech is “manifold”?
Depending on how it is used, “manifold” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “manifold” come from?
The word “manifold” comes from Old English. From Old English manigfeald, a compound of many and -fold, meaning "many times over.".
Is “manifold” a common word?
“Manifold” is an uncommon word in modern English.
