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three

A player holds a three of hearts in their hand.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one: The natural number following two and preceding four, represented by the symbol 3.
    • One of four playing cards in a deck having three pips: A card in a standard deck marked with three symbols (e.g., hearts, clubs, diamonds, spades).

  2. Adjective:

    • Being one more than two: Used to describe a quantity of exactly three items or units.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The number three is considered lucky in some cultures.
    • He drew the three of clubs from the deck.
  • Adjective:
    • She has three brothers.
    • Please wait for three minutes.
Advanced Usage
  • "Three's a crowd": An idiom suggesting that a third person is unwelcome in an intimate situation between two people.
    • They wanted to be alone, so I left, remembering that three's a crowd.
  • "The three Rs": A traditional phrase referring to the basic skills taught in primary school: Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic.
    • The school focuses on teaching the three Rs.
Variants and Related Words
  • Third (adj., n., adv.): Constituting number three in a sequence; the ordinal form of three.
    • She finished in third place.
  • Threefold (adj., adv.): Three times as great or as numerous; consisting of three parts.
    • There was a threefold increase in sales.
  • Trio (n.): A group of three people or things, especially musicians.
    • A jazz trio performed at the cafe.
Synonyms
  • Trio: A set or group of three.
  • Triad: A group of three connected people or things.
  • Threesome: A group of three people.
Related Phrases
  • Three sheets to the wind: An idiom meaning very drunk.
    • After the party, he was three sheets to the wind.
  • Three-ring circus: A situation of confusing, engrossing, or entertaining activity.
    • The busy office was like a three-ring circus.
Related Idioms
  • On all three: (In dice games) A roll resulting in a total of three.
  • Three cheers for...: A shouted expression of praise or congratulations, typically repeated three times.
    • Three cheers for the winning team!
three

A player holds a three of hearts in their hand.

Noun
  1. one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips
  2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Adjective
  1. being one more than two

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