CEFR A2

triple

verb

Meaning

To become three times as much or as many; to multiply by three.

Examples

The company's profits are expected to triple this year.
The population of the city has nearly tripled in the last decade.

Synonyms: treble, thrice, multiply by three

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triple (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪpəl/

Definition

To become three times as much or as many; to multiply by three.

Examples

The company's profits are expected to triple this year.
The population of the city has nearly tripled in the last decade.
If you triple the recipe, you'll have enough for a large party.

How to Use triple

triple X (collocation): Three times the amount of X — "We need to triple the amount of flour for this recipe."
triple X (collocation): Consisting of three parts or elements — "She ordered a triple scoop ice cream cone."

Synonyms of triple

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