Trice

Pronunciation: /traɪs/

Definitions of trice

noun a very short time; an instant

Example Sentences

A1 I tied my shoelaces in a trice.

A2 She finished her homework in a trice.

B1 The magician made the rabbit disappear in a trice.

B2 The chef prepared the meal in a trice.

C1 The expert fixed the problem in a trice.

C2 The athlete completed the race in a trice.

verb to pull or haul with a rope

Example Sentences

A1 I can trice my shoelaces in no time.

A2 She triced up her hair before going out.

B1 He triced the tent up quickly before the storm hit.

B2 They triced the sail to catch the wind.

C1 The chef triced the ingredients together to create a delicious dish.

C2 The mechanic triced the engine to get it running smoothly again.

Examples of trice in a Sentence

formal She tied the knot in a trice, showcasing her expertise in knot-tying.

informal I'll be back in a trice, just need to grab my keys.

slang He fixed the car in a trice, making it run like new.

figurative The magician made the rabbit disappear in a trice, leaving the audience in awe.

Grammatical Forms of trice

• past tense: triced
• plural: trices
• comparative: more trice
• superlative: most trice
• present tense: trice
• future tense: will trice
• perfect tense: have triced
• continuous tense: is tricing
• singular: trice
• positive degree: trice
• infinitive: to trice
• gerund: tricing
• participle: triced

Origin and Evolution of trice

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'trice' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'trice' meaning 'a pull, tug, or jerk'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trice' evolved to also mean 'a very short time' or 'an instant'. It is commonly used in phrases like 'in a trice' to indicate something happening quickly or suddenly.