Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adverb
/ˈtrɛbli/

in a triple manner or to a threefold degree

"The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers."

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tree

noun
/triː/

a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves

"The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old."

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trek

verb
/trɛk/

to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

"They trekked across the mountains for three days."

verb
/ˈtrɛmbəl/

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

"She began to tremble with fear before speaking."

adjective
/trəˈmɛndəs/

very great in amount, scale, or intensity

"She made a tremendous effort to finish the project on time."

noun
/ˈtrɛmər/

a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground

"A small tremor was felt before the earthquake."

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adjective
/ˈtrɛmjələs/

shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness

"Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech."

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Trench

noun
/trentʃ/

a long narrow ditch dug in the ground for defense in warfare

"Soldiers hid in the trench during the enemy attack."

adjective
/ˈtrɛntʃənt/

expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression

"Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding."

noun
/ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater

"The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm."

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trend

noun
/trɛnd/

a general direction in which something is developing or changing

"The trend of online shopping continues to rise every year."

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noun
/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

"She opened the letter with some trepidation."

verb
/ˈtrɛspəs/

to enter someone's land or property without permission

"He was fined for trespassing on private land."

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Trespasser

noun
/ˈtres.pæs.ər/

a person who enters someone's property without permission

"The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence."

noun
/ˈtrɛsəl/

a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table

"The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge."

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triad

noun
/ˈtraɪæd/

a group of three closely related people or things

"The project was managed by a triad of experts."

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Trial

noun
/ˈtraɪəl/

a formal examination of evidence in a court of law

"The trial will start next week."

adjective
/ˈtraɪbəl/

relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people

"The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries."

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tribe

noun
/traɪb/

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

"The tribe lived in harmony with nature."

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noun
/ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən/

a state of great trouble, suffering, or distress

"She remained strong through all the trials and tribulations of life."

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tribunal

noun
/traɪˈbjuːnəl/

a court of justice or body established to settle disputes

"The case was heard in an international tribunal."

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noun
ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.

"The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly."

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tribune

noun
/ˈtrɪbjuːn/

a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights

"He was seen as a tribune of the common people."

noun
/ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

"The tributary joins the main river near the city."

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tribute

noun
/ˈtrɪbjuːt/

an act, statement, or gift given to show respect, gratitude, or admiration

"The award was a tribute to his years of service."

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Trick

noun
/trɪk/

a cunning or deceitful action or plan intended to mislead or deceive someone

"She pulled a trick to win the game."

noun
/ˈtrɪkəri/

The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.

"The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery."

verb
/ˈtrɪkl̩/

To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.

"Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain."

noun
/ˈtrɪkstər/

A person who cheats or deceives people.

"The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone."

adjective
/ˈtrɪki/

requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with

"This math problem is quite tricky to solve."

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tricolor

noun/adjective
/ˈtraɪkʌlər/

A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.

"The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world."

noun
/ˈtraɪsɪkl̩/

A small vehicle with three wheels, usually for children.

"The child rode happily on his red tricycle around the park."

noun
/ˈtraɪdənt/

A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.

"The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident."

adjective
/traɪˈɛniəl/

Occurring once every three years.

"The art festival is a triennial event in the city."

noun
/ˈtraɪfəl/

A thing of little value or importance; also a layered dessert.

"He dismissed the issue as a mere trifle."

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Trifling

adjective
/ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Of little importance or value; trivial.

"The mistake was trifling and easily corrected."

verb
/ˈtrɪɡər/

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

"The loud noise triggered the alarm system."

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verb
ˈtrɪɡərz

To cause or initiate something to happen

"Air pollution triggers chronic diseases."

noun
/ˈtrɪl.jən/

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

"The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars."

noun
/ˈtrɪlədʒi/

a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story

"The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy."

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Trim

verb
/trɪm/

to cut away small parts to make something neat, tidy, or the right size

"I need to trim the video to remove the awkward pause at the end."

noun
/ˈtrɪmnəs/

the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned

"Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place."

noun
/ˈtrɪnɪti/

a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

"The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power."

noun
/ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive

"She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir."

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trio

noun
/ˈtriː.oʊ/

A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.

"The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert."

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trip

noun
/trɪp/

a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure

"They took a trip to the mountains last summer."

verb
/ˈtrɪp.əl/

To increase or become three times as much.

"The company tripled its profits in just one year."

noun
/ˈtrɪp.lət/

One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.

"The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins."

noun
/ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

A set of three identical copies of something.

"The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use."

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triplicity

noun
/trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.

"The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously."