English Meaning & Definitions
Three times.
- “She checked the locked door thrice before leaving the house.”
- “The champion was warned thrice by the referee before receiving a red card.”
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
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Derived from Middle English 'thries', from Old English 'þriwa' (three times), related to 'þrī' (three). The suffix '-es' indicates adverbial genitive, similar to 'twice' (from 'twīwa').
Think of 'three' and add '-ice' to get 'thrice', meaning three times.
Frequently Asked Questions About “thrice”
1. What is the meaning of “thrice” in English?
In English, thrice (adverb) is defined as: “Three times.”.
2. How do you use “thrice” in a sentence?
“She checked the locked door thrice before leaving the house.”
3. What are English synonyms of “thrice”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “thrice”?
Derived from Middle English 'thries', from Old English 'þriwa' (three times), related to 'þrī' (three). The suffix '-es' indicates adverbial genitive, similar to 'twice' (from 'twīwa').
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