Definitions

1. adverb

to the extent of three times; three times at least

“He has been in trouble thrice this year already.”

2. adverb

three times, at three separate times, or in three separate instances

“He has won the award thrice, in 2015, 2018, and 2020.”

3. adverb

to a degree of three times; very

“This cake is sweet thrice over, with three different types of sugar.”

4. noun

a third time; a third instance

“This is the third time he’s failed the test thrice, so he’s quite disappointed.”

5. conjunction

in three different ways, or in three different instances

“He’s been to three different cities thrice, so he’s quite the world traveler.”