Definitions

three

[three] / θri /

ADJECTIVE

having three of something

Synonyms

STRONG

ternary third treble trilateral trinitarian triple

WEAK

pyramidal ternate triangular trichotomic trichotomous trigonal trigonous trinal trinary tripartite

NOUN

three of something

Synonyms

STRONG

ternary ternion third triad trichotomy trilogy trinity trio triplet triplets triplicate triplicity triumvirate trivium troika

WEAK

tripartition triplex triplication

Example Sentences

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Three years later, Pulte seems to have rejected fully some of his grandfather’s principles.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Three judges at the Court of Appeal rejected David Elias KC's submissions that the sentence was "manifestly excessive".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Three real-estate pros share the most bizarre items they had to conceal from prospective buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Three Cal Fire firefighters suffered injuries in the crash around 12:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Three minds are better than one, of course, and I do love working with a team.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin