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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The rules about postal and proxy votes have changed, and you need to renew them every three years.

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That marked the first rise in the allowance for three years.

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A short time later Deranque was one of three nationalist activists who, having failed to get away, were cornered by the opposing group.

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Using the alias Sienna, the three teenagers had messaged Cashford and arranged to meet him by the sea wall.

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The private-equity firm will acquire 12 ships and the assets required to operate three trade routes.

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