three

1. three (num) — sense 1

Definition: A numerical value equal to 3; the number following two and preceding four.

Example: Venters began to count them—one—two—three—four—on up to sixteen.

2. three (num) — sense 2

Definition: Describing a set or group with three elements.

3. three (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The digit/figure 3.

Example: In our example, 1210 has 1 zero, 2 ones, 1 two and 0 threes.

4. three (noun) — sense 4

Definition: Anything measuring three units, as length.

Example: Put all the threes in a separate container.

5. three (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A person who is three years old.

Example: All the threes will go in Mrs. Smith's class, while I'll take the fours and fives.