Pronunciation

/thriː/

Definitions

• Numeral: A word or symbol representing the number three. For example: “There are three apples on the table.”
• Adjective: Indicating a quantity or position as the third in a series. For example: “The third book from the left is mine.”
• Determiner: Referring to a specific, identified item or group as the one out of several. For example: “This is the three-bedroom apartment we’re looking for.”

Phrases

• “In three steps” means after three actions or movements.
• “A set of three” refers to a group consisting of three items.
• “The three of us” signifies a collective involving three individuals.

Example Sentences

• Numeral: “I need to buy three loaves of bread for the week.”
• Adjective: “The third child in line received their prize.”
• Determiner: “Please hand me the three books you’ve finished reading.”

Synonyms

• Threefold
• Triad
• Ternary
• Trifold
• Triple

Antonyms

• One
• Two
• Multiple (when referring to more than three)