three

/θri/

/θri/

Other forms: threes

Definitions of three

1. noun

   the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
   synonyms: 3, III, deuce-ace, leash, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, threesome, tierce, trey, triad, trine, trinity, trio, triplet, troika

   type of:

   digit, figure

   one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
2. adjective

   being one more than two
   synonyms: 3, iii

   cardinal

   being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
3. noun

   one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips
   synonyms: trey

   type of:

   playing card

   one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games