Treble

usgb/ˈtrebl/
adjective

Three times as much or as many.

The tax on cigarettes has trebled. The treble price for a loaf of bread this year is shocking.
Visual representation of "treble" - Three times as much or as many

Often appears as...

  • treble cost
  • treble price
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Math Multiplication

Think of 'treble' as multiplying by three. It's used for quantities, not quality.

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If you buy one, you get two free – that's a treble offer!
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Not Always Negative

'Treble' can imply increase or improvement, not just excess or burden.

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Her happiness trebled when she heard the good news.
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