triple

adjective

UK /ˈtrɪp(ə)l/

1
involving three things of the same kind
a triple layer of fur
a triple triumph
Synonyms and related words
Consisting of two or more parts, things or features
quadripartite
dual
composite
2
three times bigger than the usual size or amount
a triple vodka
Synonyms and related words
Large in size
large
big
high
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe large amounts and quantities
substantial
considerable
extensive

triple

adjective

US /ˈtrɪp(ə)l/

1
involving three things of the same kind
a triple layer of fur
a triple triumph
Synonyms and related words
Consisting of two or more parts, things or features
quadripartite
dual
composite
2
three times bigger than the usual size or amount
a triple vodka
Synonyms and related words
Large in size
large
big
high
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe large amounts and quantities
substantial
considerable
extensive

triple

determiner

UK /ˈtrɪp(ə)l/

1
three times as much or as many
The money they were asking for was triple the amount we expected.
Synonyms and related words
Consisting of two or more parts, things or features
quadripartite
dual
composite

triple

determiner

US /ˈtrɪp(ə)l/

1
three times as much or as many
The money they were asking for was triple the amount we expected.
Synonyms and related words
Consisting of two or more parts, things or features
quadripartite
dual
composite

triple

noun countable

UK /ˈtrɪp(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	triple
plural	triples

1
a set of three things of the same type, for example three victories in similar sports events
Synonyms and related words
Specific numbers of people or things
baker’s dozen
brace
couple

triple

noun countable

US /ˈtrɪp(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	triple
plural	triples

1
a hit in baseball that lets the batter get to third base
Synonyms and related words
Baseball positions, actions and equipment
at bat
at bat
balk
2
a set of three things of the same type, for example three victories in similar sports events
Synonyms and related words
Specific numbers of people or things
baker’s dozen
brace
couple

triple

verb

UK /ˈtrɪp(ə)l/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	triple
he/she/it	triples
present participle	tripling
past tense	tripled
past participle	tripled

1
transitive to increase something so that it is three times bigger than before
He helped triple the value of the company.
Synonyms and related words
To increase, or to increase something
increase
go up
add to
1. 1a
  intransitive to increase by three times
  Sales tripled over a six-month period.
  Synonyms and related words
  To increase, or to increase something
  increase
  go up
  add to

triple

verb

US /ˈtrɪp(ə)l/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	triple
he/she/it	triples
present participle	tripling
past tense	tripled
past participle	tripled

1
transitive to increase something so that it is three times bigger than before
He helped triple the value of the company.
Synonyms and related words
To increase, or to increase something
increase
add to
raise
1. 1a
  intransitive to increase by three times
  Sales tripled over a six-month period.
  Synonyms and related words
  To increase, or to increase something
  increase
  add to
  raise
2
intransitive to hit a triple in baseball
Synonyms and related words
To perform an action in baseball
balk
bat
baulk

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