three

\ ˈthrē

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Definition of three

1 : a number that is one more than 2 — see Table of Numbers

2 : the third in a set or series the three of hearts

3a : something having three units or members

b : three-pointer

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“What time is it?” “It's three.” I leave each day at three.

Recent Examples on the Web Devin Booker hit two threes in a span of 16.9 seconds with the second one giving Phoenix Suns the lead with 36 seconds left in their 98-94 comeback win. — Duane Rankin, azcentral, "Phoenix Suns look to have individual workouts May 16 at the earliest amid COVID-19," 3 May 2020 For the most part, people sat in twos or threes with ample grassy space between them. — Anna Bauman, SFChronicle.com, "SF mayor threatens to close Dolores Park, people practice social distancing on Monday," 4 May 2020 Sharpe’s 214 threes are also the ninth most in school history. — James Weber, Cincinnati.com, "NKU senior wins all-district award as Norse release 'One Shining Moment video'; TMU ranked," 26 Mar. 2020 Giving up good looks Texas Tech knocked down 13 threes and shot 60.4% from the field. — Grant Mcgalliard, Dallas News, "Horned Frogs blown out in ugly loss at Texas Tech," 10 Feb. 2020 Siakam hit five threes by himself in the first half. — Duane Rankin, azcentral, "Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors rout Phoenix Suns in first game after NBA all-star break," 21 Feb. 2020 On Tuesday, the Nittany Lions shooting guard hit four threes in the first half but could barely breathe in the second. — Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, "How Rocket Watts ignited Michigan State basketball: 'You got any balls?'," 6 Mar. 2020 Following two free throws by Tinkle, Pritchard and Will Richardson hit consecutive threes to increase the Oregon lead to 51-29. — oregonlive, "No. 14 Oregon ends three-game Civil War losing streak, routs Oregon State 69-54: Game at a glance," 27 Feb. 2020 Below is a recap of the game: FINAL: Texas A&M 78, Auburn 75 -- Auburn misses its last-second three and loses its first home game 78-75. — Giana Han, al, "Rewind: Texas A&M ruins Auburn’s undefeated home record," 4 Mar. 2020

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“Three.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/three. Accessed 3 Aug. 2020.

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