three

/θri/
/θri/
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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
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    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
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    type of:
    playing card
    one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games
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