# topple vs triple

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### topple
*verb · IPA /ˈtɑpl̩/ · frequency rank #31,007*
To push or throw over.

### triple
*adjective · IPA /ˈtɹɪp.əl/ · frequency rank #4,278*
Made up of three related elements, often matching

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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