triple

CEFRB2

/ˈtɹɪp.əl/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Three times as much or as many.

  2. 02

    verb

    To become three times as much or as many.

Examples

  • I think I'm going to make a triple camomile.

  • The enemy had triple our numbers.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Designed for three users.

  2. Of three times the quantity; treble.

  3. Made up of three related elements, often matching

More examples

In context

  • Give me a triple serving of mashed potatoes.

  • The triple markings on this vase are quite unique.

  • Tom hit a triple.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

PIE word *tréyes From Middle English triple (also þripell), from Latin triplus. Doublet of treble.