Word: Triple
Definition: The word "triple" can be used as an adjective, noun, or verb.
Usage Instructions: - Use "triple" to describe amounts, quantities, or sets that involve the number three. - Use it as a verb when you want to express the action of increasing something threefold.
Examples: - Adjective: "The recipe calls for a triple amount of sugar for a sweeter cake." - Noun: "She ordered a triple of her favorite ice cream flavor." - Verb: "If you save $100 this month and then triple that amount, you'll have $300 saved."
Advanced Usage: - In mathematics or computing, "triple" can refer to operations or functions that involve three elements, such as "a ternary operation." - In music, "triple time" refers to a musical measure that has three beats.
Word Variants: - "Triplet": A set of three similar things or a group of three children born at the same time. - "Treble": Often used in music or law, meaning threefold.
Different Meanings: - In sports, particularly baseball, a "triple" refers to a hit where the player reaches third base safely. - In finance, "triple" can refer to a threefold increase in profits or yields.
Synonyms: - Threefold - Thrice - Treble (in some contexts)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly linked to "triple," but you might hear phrases like "triple the fun" meaning to increase enjoyment three times.