three
word
/ˈθɹi/
THREE
/θɹˈiː/
THREE
Definition
The number that comes after two and before four; a quantity equal to 3.
Usage & Nuances
Used in counting and measuring. Commonly appears in expressions like 'three times', 'three of them', and idioms such as 'third time's a charm.' Usually formal and neutral in all contexts.
Spanish: tresPortuguese (BR): trêsPortuguese (PT): trêsChinese (Simplified): 三Chinese (Traditional): 三Hindi: तीनArabic: ثلاثةBengali: তিনRussian: триJapanese: 三Vietnamese: baKorean: 셋 - 삼Turkish: üçUrdu: تینIndonesian: tiga
Example Sentences
We split the bill among three friends.
natural
I have three apples in my bag.
basic
She needs three books for her class.
basic
There are three chairs around the table.
basic
Can you believe I lost three keys yesterday?
natural
She called me three times but I was busy.
natural