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3
Dictionary entry overview: What does 3 mean?
• 3 (noun)
The noun 3 has 1 sense:
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Familiarity information: 3 used as a noun is very rare.
• 3 (adjective)
The adjective 3 has 1 sense:
1. being one more than two
Familiarity information: 3 used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
Classified under:
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure
Synonyms:
3; deuce-ace; III; leash; tercet; ternary; ternion; terzetto; three; threesome; tierce; trey; triad; trine; trinity; trio; triplet; troika
Hypernyms ("3" is a kind of...):
digit; figure (one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Being one more than two
Synonyms:
Similar:
cardinal (being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order)
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