Word
tris
Phoneticstris
Definition
adv. three times. It is a very formal or old-fashioned way to say that something happens or is done three times.
adv. three times in succession or degree. A rare, archaic, or highly formal alternative to 'thrice', typically used in specific technical or literary contexts.
Examples
“The bell rang tris to signal the end.”
“In the ancient ritual, the priest would bow tris before the altar to show his devotion.”
“The poet employed the word tris to maintain the archaic meter of the stanza, emphasizing the three distinct stages of the protagonist's journey through the underworld.”
Examples
simple
“The bell rang tris to signal the end.”
contextual
“In the ancient ritual, the priest would bow tris before the altar to show his devotion.”
complex
“The poet employed the word tris to maintain the archaic meter of the stanza, emphasizing the three distinct stages of the protagonist's journey through the underworld.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb it modifies; extremely rare in modern spoken English.
Scan code
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