* Adjective: Describes a noun, meaning three times as much or as many.
* Example: "He scored a triple play."
* Noun: Refers to the number three, often used in games or sports.
* Example: "She hit a triple in the last inning."
* Verb: Means to multiply by three or to become three times as much or as many.
* Example: "The company tripled its profits last year."
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