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thrice

/θraɪs/
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• adverb

1

Three times; on three occasions or to three times the degree.

Example

"The town bell rang thrice to signal the start of the annual festival."

2

Extremely; to a very high degree (used primarily in literary or rhetorical expressions before an adjective or participle).

Example

"They considered themselves thrice blessed to have survived the winter storm unharmed."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'once' and 'twice' remain standard in everyday modern English, 'thrice' is largely dated, formal, or literary, with speakers typically preferring the phrase 'three times' in ordinary conversation.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'thries' (meaning 'three times'), formed from Old English 'þriga' with the addition of the adverbial genitive ending '-es', parallel to 'once' and 'twice'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thrice. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thrice
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