Definitions
- Referring to a quantity that is three times as much as another. - Talking about something that has been repeated three times. - Describing a group of three people or things.
- Referring to a quantity that is three times as much as another. - Talking about something that has been increased or expanded three times. - Describing something that has three parts or aspects.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a quantity that is three times as much as another.
- 2Both can be used as adjectives, nouns, and verbs.
- 3Both can be used to describe numerical or quantitative changes.
- 4Both can be used to describe groups of three.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Triple is more commonly used than threefold in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Threefold is more formal than triple.
- 3Meaning: Triple emphasizes the number three, while threefold emphasizes the idea of expansion or increase.
- 4Context: Triple is often used in mathematical or scientific contexts, while threefold is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts.
- 5Structure: Triple is a single word, while threefold is a compound word made up of two words.
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Remember this!
Triple and threefold are synonyms that both refer to a quantity that is three times as much as another. However, triple is more commonly used and emphasizes the number three, while threefold is more formal and emphasizes the idea of expansion or increase.
