ter

[ tur ]

/ tɜr /

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adverb

(in prescriptions) three times.

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Origin of ter

From Latin

Words nearby ter

tepid, TEPP, teppan-yaki, Tequendama Falls, tequila, ter, tera-, terabyte, teraflop, teraflops, teraglin

Other definitions for ter (2 of 4)

ter-

a combining form meaning “thrice,” used in the formation of compound words: tercentennial.

Origin of ter-

<Latin, combining form of ter; akin to trēsthree

Other definitions for ter (3 of 4)

ter.¹

abbreviation

(in prescriptions) rub.

Origin of ter.

From the Latin word tere

Other definitions for ter (4 of 4)

ter.²

abbreviation

terrace.

territorial.

territory.

How to use ter in a sentence

Gerard ter Borch made headlines, while his rival in Delft was painting maids with earrings.
Better Than Vermeer|Blake Gopnik|November 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That “lack” may be precisely why pre-modern Dutchmen so preferred ter Borch.
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I don't want ter see ennybody put upon, nor noways sufferin', ef so be's I kin help; but thet ain't ennythin' stronary, ez I know.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
I've always hed a reel mean feelin' about 'em; I didn't want ter come nigh 'em, nor ter hev 'em come nigh me.
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I allow we shan't never set eyes on ter her, Jos. I've got jest thet feelin' abaout it.
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But ef Jos keeps on, airnin' ez much ez he hez so fur, he's goin' ter pay the Injun part on 't, when he cums.
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I ain't a gwine ter back daown naow; but I dew jest wish Jeff Hyer wuz along.
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British Dictionary definitions for ter

ter-

combining form

three, third, or three timestercentenary

Word Origin for ter-

from Latin ter thrice; related to trēs three

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