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Niwantha

“Treble” or “Triple” – Which is correct in the following examples? Hi friends, Which is correct in the following examples? 777 – treble seven or triple seven? www – treble w or triple w? Thanks in advance, Niwantha

25 мая 2020 г., 15:33

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As others have said, they both mean "three times," including in U.S. English, but "treble" is rarely used here -- the example of "treble damages" is the only one I can think of as well.

25 мая 2020 г.

Triple, it means three of something.

25 мая 2020 г.

Thanks all!

26 мая 2020 г.

treble does appear in American English (used to indicate triple) but exclusively in the context of Law (e.g. treble damages). Otherwise, as mentioned, treble generally refers to higher frequencies in music.

25 мая 2020 г.