What is another word for by three?

Pronunciation: [ba͡ɪ θɹˈiː] (IPA)

By three is an expression that usually indicates a group of three things or a method of counting by threes. Some synonyms for the phrase "by three" include "in threes," "triplets," "threesome," "triad," and "trio." These words convey the same idea of something consisting of three parts or happening every third time. Another synonym is "tic-tac-toe," which refers to the popular game that is played on a 3x3 grid, emphasizing the number three. In math, "by three" can be replaced with "multiplied by three," "times three," or "threefold," indicating a value that is three times greater than another.

What are the hypernyms for By three?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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