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Meaning of the word triple in English

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triple

US /ˈtrɪp.əl/
UK /ˈtrɪp.əl/

Predeterminer

three times as much or as many.

Example:
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the copper energy cells had triple the efficiency of silicon cells

Noun

1.

a thing that is three times as large as usual or is made up of three standard units or items.

Example:
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two whiskies—triples, please
Synonym:
trio threesome triumvirate triad troika three
2.

a sporting contest in which each side has three players.

Verb

1.

become three times as much or as many.

Example:
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grain prices were expected to triple
Synonym:
treble
2.

hit a triple.

Example:
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he tripled into right field

Adjective

consisting of or involving three parts, things, or people.

Example:
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a triple murder
Synonym:
three-way tripartite threefold
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the triple jump