THREE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for THREE?

Need another word that means the same as “three”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “three” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Three” are: 3, iii, deuce-ace, leash, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, threesome, tierce, trey, triad, trine, trinity, trio, triplet, troika

Three as a Noun

Definitions of "Three" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “three” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
• One of four playing cards in a deck having three pips.

Synonyms of "Three" as a noun (17 Words)

3	The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
deuce-ace	The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
iii	The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
leash	A restraint. Kept a tight leash on his emotions.
tercet	The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
ternary	The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
ternion	The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
terzetto	A vocal or instrumental trio.
tierce	A cask containing a certain quantity of provisions, the amount varying with the goods.
trey	One of four playing cards in a deck having three pips.
triad	A group or set of three related people or things. The triad of medication diet and exercise are necessary in diabetes care.
trine	An aspect of 120° (one third of a circle. Venus in trine to Mars.
trinity	The union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead. God is said to be trinity in unity.
trio	Three people considered as a unit. A jazz trio.
triplet	A set or succession of three similar things. The boxer s jab came in triplets.
troika	A team of three horses for a troika.

Three as an Adjective

Definitions of "Three" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “three” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Being one more than two.

Synonyms of "Three" as an adjective (2 Words)

3	Being one more than two.
iii	Being one more than two.

Associations of "Three" (30 Words)

double	A double measure of spirits. 36 is the double of 18.
five	A playing card or a domino or a die whose upward face shows five pips.
four	A playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips.
fourth	In the fourth place. Fourthly you must pay the rent on the first of the month.
hexad	A group or set of six. Each segment down to the tiniest hexad of cilia is practically identical in shape.
leash	Put a leash on a dog. Kept a tight leash on his emotions.
million	The number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros. There were millions of flies.
motorcycle	Ride a motorcycle.
multiple	Numerous and often varied. His multiple achievements in public life.
numeral	Of or relating to or denoting numbers. A numeral adjective.
pirouette	Do a pirouette usually as part of a dance. She pirouetted and made a bow.
quadruple	A quadruple number or amount. Quadruplex wire.
quartet	A composition for a quartet. A Beethoven quartet.
scooter	Travel or ride on a scooter. Scootering is the most economical and practical form of transportation.
sextet	A composition for a sextet. A sextet of new releases.
sextuple	Consisting of six parts or things.
six	Denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units.
ten	One of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face.
ternary	Composed of three parts. A ternary operation.
tertiary	A lay associate of certain Christian monastic organizations. A Franciscan tertiary.
third	In the third place. He answered the first question willingly the second reluctantly and the third with resentment.
thirty	The cardinal number that is the product of ten and three.
triad	A chord of three musical notes, consisting of a given note with the third and fifth above it. The triad of medication diet and exercise are necessary in diabetes care.
tricycle	Ride on a tricycle. A small boy tricycled to the end of his driveway.
trillion	The number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros. In England they call a trillion a billion.
trilogy	(in ancient Greece) a series of three tragedies performed one after the other. J R R Tolkien s epic fantasy trilogy The Lord of the Rings.
trinity	A group of three people or things. God is said to be trinity in unity.
trio	Three performers or singers who perform together. A jazz trio.
triple	Hit a triple. Two whiskies triples please.
triptych	A picture or relief carving on three panels, typically hinged together vertically and used as an altarpiece. His triptych of one act operas is unfairly neglected.