Definitions
- Referring to the ordinal number that comes after second and before fourth. - Talking about one of three equal parts or divisions of a whole. - Describing a team or individual's ranking or position in a competition or race.
- Referring to the number three times as much or as many. - Describing something that is made up of three parts or components. - Talking about a type of jump in figure skating that involves three rotations in the air.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to the number three.
- 2Both can be used as adjectives or nouns.
- 3Both can be used to describe quantity or division.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Third is primarily used to indicate position or order, while triple is used to indicate multiplication or tripling of something.
- 2Usage: Third is more commonly used in everyday language, while triple is more specific and less common.
- 3Meaning: Third refers to one of three equal parts or positions, while triple refers to something that is three times as much or as many.
- 4Connotation: Third is neutral in connotation, while triple can imply an increase or improvement in quality or quantity.
Remember this!
Third and triple are both related to the number three, but have different meanings and uses. Third is primarily used to indicate position or division into three equal parts, while triple is used to indicate multiplication or tripling of something. While third is more commonly used in everyday language, triple is more specific and less common.
