three

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the written symbol or digit 3.

n. the graphic symbol or character representing the number three.

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“The house number was a large brass three fixed to the gate.”

“The calligrapher carefully inked a stylized three at the beginning of the chapter to mark the third section of the manuscript.”

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. three o'clock, in either the morning or the afternoon.

n. the third hour after midnight or noon.

“The meeting is scheduled to start at three this afternoon.”

“By the time the clock struck three, the weary travelers had finally reached the outskirts of the city.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports Informal

n. a shot in basketball that is worth three points.

n. a successful field goal made from beyond the three-point line.

“He hit a deep three right at the end of the game to win.”

“The point guard specialized in transition play, often pulling up for a contested three rather than driving to the basket.”