Meaning & use
triple
To make something three times as large or numerous, or a thing consisting of three parts.
See it in a sentence
The company tripled its profits after expanding into international markets.
She hit a triple to right field, driving in two runs.
A note on using this word
As a verb, triple takes a direct object, unlike the adjective use, as in a 'triple threat' or a 'triple play.'
Words with a similar meaning
treble
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Another way to use it
2. noun
In baseball, a hit that allows the batter to reach third base safely.
His triple in the ninth inning brought the tying run home.
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