Three (Noun)
Meaning 1
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The three siblings went to the park together to play.
- She had three chances to get the answer right on the quiz.
- The recipe requires three cups of flour to make the cake.
- There are three sides to every story, don't forget that.
- The clock struck three and the meeting was about to start.
Synonyms
- Trio
- Deuce-ace
- Triplet
- Trine
- Trey
- 3
- Leash
- Terzetto
- Trinity
- Ternary
- Ternion
- Tercet
- Tierce
- III
- Troika
- Threesome
- Triad
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
One of four playing cards in a deck having three pips.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- I drew the three of hearts from my hand and placed it on top of the discard pile.
- The three of diamonds was the only card she needed to complete her set.
- He studied the three on the table, wondering if his opponent had any higher cards.
- After shuffling the deck, she dealt herself the three of spades and a six of clubs.
- The three of clubs was his highest card, but it wasn't high enough to win the game.