treble Meaning & Definition
What Does Treble Mean?
As an adjective, treble means Pertaining to the highest singing voice or part in harmonized music. It is also used to mean Threefold, triple. As an adverb, it means Trebly; triply. As a noun, it means The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.
Treble at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹɛbəl/ |
| Synonyms | high, double and ternary |
| Antonyms | bass and third |
| Plural | trebles |
| Verb forms | trebles, trebling, trebled |
Treble Definition (Adjective)
- Pertaining to the highest singing voice or part in harmonized music.
- Threefold, triple.
Treble as an Adverb
- Trebly; triply.
Treble as a Noun
- The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition.
- A person or instrument having a treble voice or pitch; a boy soprano.
- The highest tuned in a ring of bells.
- Any high-pitched or shrill voice or sound.
- A threefold quantity or number; something having three parts or having been tripled.
- A drink with three portions of alcohol; a triple
- Any of the narrow areas enclosed by the two central circles on a dartboard, worth three times the usual value of the segment.
- Three goals, victories, awards etc. in a given match or season. A win in the top league, top national cup and top continental cup in the same season.
- A win in the top league, top national cup and top continental cup in the same season.
Treble as a Verb
- To multiply by three; to make into three parts, layers, or thrice the amount.
- To become multiplied by three or increased threefold.
- To make a shrill or high-pitched noise.
- To utter in a treble key; to whine.
Noun
- Alternative form of tribble (“frame for drying paper”).
Noun
- A drink with three portions of alcohol.
- Three goals, victories, awards etc. in a given match or season.
Adjective
- Pertaining to the highest singing voice or part in harmonized music; soprano.
- High in pitch; shrill.
Synonyms of Treble
Treble synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Treble
Word Forms & Grammar
treble (not comparable)
treble (plural trebles)
treble (third-person singular simple present trebles, present participle trebling, simple past and past participle trebled)
Words That Rhyme With Treble
Origin of Treble
From Middle English treble, from Old French treble, from Latin triplus. Doublet of triple.
Quick Answers About Treble
Is treble an adjective or an adverb?
Treble is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb, a noun and a verb.
What is another word for treble?
Words with a similar meaning to treble include high, double and ternary. See the full list of treble synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of treble?
The plural of treble is trebles.
What is the past tense of treble?
The past tense of treble is trebled. The present participle is trebling.