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
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “three” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| 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. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “three” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
| 3 | Being one more than two. |
| iii | Being one more than two. |
| 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. |
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