Definitions
- Referring to an increase in quantity or value by three times. - Talking about a multiplication of something by three. - Describing a tripling of a number or amount.
- Referring to an increase in quantity or value by three times. - Talking about a multiplication of something by three. - Describing a trebling of a number or amount.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to an increase in quantity or value by three times.
- 2Both words can be used as verbs or adjectives.
- 3Both words involve multiplication by three.
- 4Both words are used to describe a significant increase in something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Treble is more commonly used in British English, while triple is more common in American English.
- 2Musical connotation: Treble is also used to describe the highest range of musical notes, while triple does not have this connotation.
- 3Sports connotation: Triple is often used in sports to describe a play or achievement that involves three elements, such as a triple jump or triple play, while treble does not have this connotation.
- 4Formality: Treble is considered more formal than triple, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Treble and triple are synonyms that refer to an increase in quantity or value by three times. The main difference between the two is their usage, with treble being more common in British English and more formal in tone, while triple is more common in American English and less formal. Additionally, treble has a musical connotation, while triple has a sports connotation.
