Miscellaneous

Why is thrice not used?

Why is thrice not used?

This is a classic example of different dialects of English evolving differently. In the US, thrice is considered rather archaic. An American would understand what you mean, of course, but you’d sound dated, as though you’d walked out of a film set in, say, the early 20th century.

Is thrice commonly used?

Thrice can be used but should be followed by a word. For example, thrice married, thrice divorced, etc. You should not say something like: “I had to go to the store thrice.” The proper way is three times. A New York Times search reveals it is fairly common in the US.

Is thrice still a word?

Unlike once and twice, thrice is somewhat dated in American and British usage, sometimes used for a comical or intentionally archaic effect; three times is the more standard and typical usage. On the other hand, once and twice are almost always preferred over one time and two times respectively.

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Is there a word for 4 times?

four times: four times; fourfold.

Is there a word for 5 times?

quintuple; fivefold; five times.

Why are twice haters called thrice?

TWICE, is as you mentioned, the kpop group. Once are fans of the kpop band TWICE, who support their work and care for the members. Thrice are the total opposite of Once. They are haters of the group, and will criticize and ridicule Twice often.

Is thrice in the Oxford dictionary?

Definition of thrice adverb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

Is thrice a word for Scrabble?

Yes, thrice is in the scrabble dictionary.

What’s the word for 7 times?

See also

Coefficient Noun Result
6 sextuple hextuple sextuplet hextuplet
7 septuple heptuple septuplet heptuplet
8 octuple octuplet
9 nonuple nonuplet