Basic Details
Word: Triple
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun / Adjective
Meaning: To make something three times as much or as many; to multiply by three.
Synonyms: Thrice, threefold
Antonyms: Single, double
Idioms and Phrases
- Triple threat: A person or thing that is very skilled at three different activities. Example: "She is a triple threat in the theatre, being a great singer, dancer, and actress."
- Third time's the charm: The idea that something will succeed on the third attempt after failing twice. Example: "I didn't win the spelling bee the first two years, but third time's the charm!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: If we triple the number of cookies we bake, we will have enough for everyone at the party.
Example 2: The team managed to triple their score in the second half of the game.
Example 3: She has a triple scoop of ice cream in her cone, making it a very delicious treat.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in mathematics, tripling a number simply means adding that number to itself twice? For example, triple of 4 is 4 + 4 + 4, which equals 12!
Famous Quote
"The only thing better than a great idea is a triple great idea." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "triple" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) To make three times more
c) To reduce in size
d) To add one
Answer: b) To make three times more
2. Which of these is a synonym of "triple"?
a) Double
b) Threefold
c) Single
d) Twice
Answer: b) Threefold
3. Which word is an antonym of "triple"?
a) Triple
b) Triple threat
c) Double
d) Thrice
Answer: c) Double
4. Which sentence uses "triple" correctly?
a) He tried to triple his running speed during the race.
b) The dog can triple bark to get attention.
c) She tripped over the triple number.
d) They want to triple their garden flowers into the sky.
Answer: a) He tried to triple his running speed during the race.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "triple"?
a) Second time's a charm
b) Triple threat
c) Single and ready to mingle
d) Two peas in a pod
Answer: b) Triple threat
