adj
Uncommon
treble
TREH-buhl
Treble (adj) means Three times as much; triple. Example: “The company reported treble the profits of last year.”
adj
1
Three times as much; triple.
"The company reported treble the profits of last year."
noun
1
The highest range of musical pitch, or a voice/instrument part in that range.
"Turn up the treble on the speakers."
"He sang treble in the church choir as a boy."
verb
1
To multiply by three; to triple.
"Sales trebled after the product went viral."
How to use treble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTreble means triple (three times as much), and separately refers to the high-pitched range in music or sound.
UK vs US
"Treble" (meaning triple) is more common in British English; Americans usually just say "triple."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
treble the amount
treble clef
turn up the treble
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Word forms
- Plural
- trebles
- Third person singular
- trebles
- Past tense
- trebled
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Etymology
From Old French treble, from Latin triplus — a doublet of "triple."
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What does “treble” mean?
The word “treble” means three times as much; triple. In plain terms, treble means triple (three times as much), and separately refers to the high-pitched range in music or sound.
How do you pronounce “treble”?
“Treble” is pronounced TREH-buhl (/ˈtɹɛbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “treble” in a sentence?
Here is “treble” used in a sentence: “The company reported treble the profits of last year.”
What is another word for “treble”?
Words with a similar meaning to “treble” include triple and triplicate.
What is the opposite of “treble”?
The opposite of “treble” — its antonyms — are third, tripartition and trisect.
What part of speech is “treble”?
Depending on how it is used, “treble” can be an adjective, a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “treble” come from?
The word “treble” comes from Latin. From Old French treble, from Latin triplus — a doublet of "triple.".
Is “treble” a common word?
“Treble” is an uncommon word in modern English.
