Cool MateMeaning of Three
In simple words: The number that comes after two.
Three in a sentence
- I have three apples in my bag.
- She scored three goals in the match.
- The three musketeers are famous characters in literature.
- You should practice three times a week.
- Let’s play the game with three players.
How to use Three
Use 'three' when counting or referring to a group of three items. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone numeral
Memory hint
Think of 'three' as resembling 'tree' — imagine three trees together.
Related words
Three appears in
Three in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ثلاثة
العدد اللي يجي بعد اثنين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তিন
দুই এর পরের সংখ্যা।
- GermanDeutsch
Drei
Die Zahl nach zwei.
- SpanishEspañol
Tres
El número que viene después de dos.
- Persianفارسی
سه
عددی که بعد از دو میآید.
- FrenchFrançais
Trois
Le nombre qui vient après deux.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तीन
वह संख्या जो दो के बाद आती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Tre
Il numero che viene dopo il due.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Três
O número que vem depois do dois.
- RussianРусский
Три
Число, которое идет после двух.
- Urduاردو
تین
وہ عدد جو دو کے بعد آتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
三
三是介于二之后的数字。
More words like Three
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Three
What does Three mean?
The number that comes after two.
What is the definition of Three?
The number that comes after two and before four.
How do you use Three in a sentence?
I have three apples in my bag.
Can you give another example of Three?
She scored three goals in the match.
What are synonyms for Three?
Common alternatives include threefold, triple, ternary.
What is the opposite of Three?
Opposite meanings include one, two, four.
What words go with Three?
It commonly pairs with three times, three hundred, three-legged, three-part.
What are common mistakes when using Three?
Confusing 'three' with the number 'thirty'. Mispronouncing 'three' as 'tree'.
How do you pronounce Three?
US: /["/θriː/"]/, UK: /["/θriː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Three?
Use 'three' when counting or referring to a group of three items. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Three?
"Three" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.