Definition and meaning of English word "three"
three
/θriː/
Meaning
NumeralA numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••).
How to use
In English, the numeral 'three' is commonly used in various contexts, such as counting, measurement, and time. For instance, 'I have three dogs' or 'The meeting starts at three o'clock.' However, learners often confuse the use of 'three' with 'threefold,' which means 'triple' or 'three times.' For example, 'The company's profits have increased threefold.'
🇬🇧 English
three
Example
I have three
She sees three
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- three o'clock— three o'clock
- three times— three times
- threefold increase— threefold increase
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Frequency rank: #270 in English
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The English word "three" means "three" in English.
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