three

noun

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\ ˈthrē

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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Examples of three in a Sentence

“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, 3 May 2020 For the most part, people sat in twos or threes with ample grassy space between them. — Anna Bauman, SFChronicle.com, 4 May 2020 Sharpe’s 214 threes are also the ninth most in school history. — James Weber, Cincinnati.com, 26 Mar. 2020 Giving up good looks Texas Tech knocked down 13 threes and shot 60.4% from the field. — Grant Mcgalliard, Dallas News, 10 Feb. 2020 Siakam hit five threes by himself in the first half. — Duane Rankin, azcentral, 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, 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, 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, 4 Mar. 2020 See More

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