Meaning & Definition of Triple in English
English⟶
Triple
/trɪpəl/
noun
1. A base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
synonym:
- triple,
- three-base hit,
- three-bagger
2. A set of three similar things considered as a unit
synonym:
- trio,
- triad,
- triplet,
- triple
3. A quantity that is three times as great as another
synonym:
- triple
verb
1. Increase threefold
- "Triple your income!"
synonym:
- triple,
- treble
2. Hit a three-base hit
synonym:
- triple
adjective
1. Having three units or components or elements
- "A ternary operation"
- "A treble row of red beads"
- "Overcrowding made triple sessions necessary"
- "Triple time has three beats per measure"
- "Triplex windows"
synonym:
- ternary,
- treble,
- triple,
- triplex
2. Three times as great or many
- "A claim for treble (or triple) damages"
- "A threefold increase"
synonym:
- treble,
- threefold,
- three-fold,
- triple