Definitions
- Describing an action that is done three times in a row. - Referring to a frequency of three times within a specific time frame. - Talking about a numerical value that is three times greater than another.
- Referring to a numerical value that is three times greater than another. - Describing a situation where there are three of something. - Talking about an action that is done three times in a row.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the number three.
- 2Both can be used to describe a numerical value that is three times greater than another.
- 3Both can be used to describe an action that is done three times in a row.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Thrice is less common and more formal than triple, which is more versatile and commonly used.
- 2Connotation: Thrice has an archaic or old-fashioned connotation, while triple is more modern and neutral.
- 3Frequency: Thrice refers to a specific number of times (three), while triple can refer to any number that is three times greater than another.
- 4Meaning: Thrice specifically means three times, while triple can also mean having three parts or components.
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Remember this!
Thrice and triple both refer to the number three and can be used to describe a numerical value that is three times greater than another or an action that is done three times in a row. However, thrice is less common, more formal, and has an archaic connotation, while triple is more versatile, modern, and neutral.
