Meaning & Definition of word "Three"
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Three
/θriː/
numeral:
- 1. The number equivalent to the sum of two and one; a numeral that represents this quantity.
- Example: I have three apples in my bag.
- 2. A group or set of three people or things.
- Example: The committee consists of three members.
- 3. The third in a series.
- Example: He finished in third place out of three competitors.
Etymology
Old English 'þrīe', from Proto-Germanic '*þrijiz', from Proto-Indo-European '*tréi', meaning 'three'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
three's a crowd:
A saying that suggests a third person is unwanted in a situation mostly between two.
three cheers:
A phrase used to express enthusiasm or approval, typically calling for a loud cheer.
Related Words
trio:
A group of three people or things.
triad:
A group of three, especially in music or art.
ternary:
Consisting of three parts; threefold.
Slang Meanings of three
Meaning: Three sheets to the wind
Example Sentence: After three beers, he's three sheets to the wind.
Meaning: The third wheel
Example Sentence: I felt like the third wheel on their date.