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Quadruple - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Quadruple means to multiply by four or become four times as much. It can describe an amount, size, or quantity that has increased fourfold. Example: The company quadrupled its profits.

quadruple

/kwɑˈdrʌpəl/ /kwɒˈdruːpəl/

Definition:

To multiply or increase by four times, or consisting of four parts.

Synonyms:

quadruplicate, fourfold, tetrad

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective, noun

Antonyms:

single, halve

Common Collocations:

quadruple the amount, quadruple in size, quadruple the effort

Derivatives:

quadrupling, quadrupled

Usage Tips:

Use "quadruple" as a verb for multiplying by four or as an adjective/noun for things in four parts or amounts.

Common Phrases:

quadruple bypass, quadruple threat, quadruple whammy

Etymology:

From Latin "quadruplus," meaning "fourfold," combining "quadri-" (four) and "-plus" (fold).

Examples:

  • 1. The company aims to quadruple its profits by next year.
  • 2. Her salary quadrupled after the promotion.
  • 3. The recipe requires a quadruple batch for the large event.
  • 4. A quadruple rainbow is an extremely rare weather phenomenon.

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