three meaning and definition

THREE noun

Definition of three (noun)

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
   • synonyms: 3, deuce-ace, III, leash, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, threesome, tierce, trey, triad, trine, trinity, trio, triplet, troika
2. one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips
   • synonyms: trey

THREE adjective

Definition of three (adjective)

1. being one more than two
   • synonyms: 3, iii