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triple vs multiply

multiply vs triple

triple is a noun but multiply is not a noun.

triple is an adjective but multiply is not an adjective.

triple and multiply both are verbs.

triple is not an adverb while multiply is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
triple Yes Yes Yes No
multiply No No Yes Yes
As verbs, multiply is a hypernym of triple; that is, multiply is a word with a broader meaning than triple:
  • triple: increase threefold
  • multiply: combine or increase by multiplication
Other hypernyms of triple include manifold.
triple (noun) multiply (noun)
a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
a quantity that is three times as great as another
a set of three similar things considered as a unit
triple (adjective) multiply (adjective)
having three units or components or elements
three times as great or many
triple (verb) multiply (verb)
increase threefold have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
hit a three-base hit have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
combine or increase by multiplication
make multiple copies of
combine by multiplication
triple (adverb) multiply (adverb)
in several ways; in a multiple manner
Difference between triple and multiply

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