three

[three] / θri /

ADJECTIVE

having three of something

Synonyms

STRONG

ternary third treble trilateral trinitarian triple

WEAK

pyramidal ternate triangular trichotomic trichotomous trigonal trigonous trinal trinary tripartite

NOUN

three of something

Synonyms

STRONG

ternary ternion third triad trichotomy trilogy trinity trio triplet triplets triplicate triplicity triumvirate trivium troika

WEAK

tripartition triplex triplication

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It is also home to a lizard species found only on three of the Channel Islands; a spotted skunk that lives on just two Channel Islands; a unique island fox subspecies; and several uncommon birds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“We saw oil prices go up by a factor of three almost overnight, and it triggered economic recession,” Victor said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

So, what are three big questions Epstein could be asked by the congressional committee?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But later in the year, Fundstrat expects three potential factors that could lead to another decline in stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Then he saw three farm girls riding toward him.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

three

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