thrice
Thrice (adv) means Three times. Example: “He knocked thrice before giving up and leaving.”
How to use thrice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way of saying "three times."
Sounds formal or poetic today; in everyday speech people just say "three times."
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He knocked _____ before giving up and leaving.
Etymology
From Old English þriwa ("three times") plus an old adverb-forming ending — the same pattern that gave us "once" and "twice."
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What does “thrice” mean?
The word “thrice” means three times. In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of saying "three times.".
How do you pronounce “thrice”?
“Thrice” is pronounced thah-ihs ([θɾ̪̊äɪs] in IPA).
How do you use “thrice” in a sentence?
Here is “thrice” used in a sentence: “He knocked thrice before giving up and leaving.”
What is the opposite of “thrice”?
The opposite of “thrice” — its antonyms — are once and twice.
What part of speech is “thrice”?
“Thrice” is an adverb.
Where does the word “thrice” come from?
The word “thrice” comes from Old English. From Old English þriwa ("three times") plus an old adverb-forming ending — the same pattern that gave us "once" and "twice.".