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triple

The correct spelling is triple.

How to pronounce triple

/ˈtɹɪpl/
noun

IPA: /ˈtɹɪpl/

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The correct spelling is triple. Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc For example: "I've had a hard day; make that a triple."

Usage Examples

I've had a hard day; make that a triple.

I'd like a triple with cheese.

The shortstop hit a triple to lead off the ninth.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Three times or thrice the number, amount, size, etc
  2. 2.A drink with three portions of alcohol.
  3. 3.A hamburger with three patties.
  4. 4.A three-base hit
  5. 5.A three-point field goal

verb

  1. 1.To multiply by three
  2. 2.To get a three-base hit
  3. 3.To become three times as large
  4. 4.To serve or operate as (something), in addition to two other functions.

adjective

  1. 1.Made up of three related elements, often matching
  2. 2.Of three times the quantity.
  3. 3.Designed for three users.
  4. 4.Folded in three; composed of three layers.
  5. 5.Having three aspects.

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