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triple

/ˈtrɪp.əl/

triplenoun

triples

/ˈtrɪp.əl/

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Additional translations

трио

тройственный союз

Definitions

A set or group of three people, objects, or related things.

The dessert was served as a triple of mini pastries on one plate.

A hit in baseball that allows the batter to reach third base.

He hit a triple in the last inning, bringing two runners home.

A drink containing three measures of alcohol.

She ordered a triple to celebrate her promotion.

Mathematics: an ordered set of three elements.

The ordered triple (2, 3, 5) satisfies the equation.

Synonyms

tripleverb

tripled

Past Simple

tripled

Past Participle

tripling

Gerund

Translations

троиться

The number of participants will triple by next month.

Количество участников утроится к следующему месяцу.

утроиться

The company's profits are expected to triple this year.

Ожидается, что прибыль компании утроится в этом году.

Definitions

To increase or become three times as much or as many.

The company managed to triple its profits in just one year.

To hit a triple in baseball, which means to reach third base safely after hitting the ball.

The batter managed to triple in the final inning, giving his team a chance to win.

Synonyms

increase threefold

multiply by three

thrice

treble

tripleadjective

/ˈtrɪp.əl/

Translations

тройной

He ordered a triple espresso to stay awake.

Он заказал тройной эспрессо, чтобы не заснуть.

Definitions

Consisting of three parts or elements.

The triple alliance between the three countries was a significant political move.

Three times as much or as many.

The company reported a triple increase in profits compared to last year.

Involving three people or things.

The triple jump is a track and field event that requires athletes to hop, step, and jump.

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