Meaning & Definition of word "Third"
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Third
/θɜːrd/
noun:
- 1. the third in a sequence; one of three equal parts.
- Example: He ate a third of the pizza.
- 2. the third position or rank.
- Example: She was promoted to the third chair in the orchestra.
adjective:
- 1. constituting number three in a sequence; 3rd.
- Example: She finished in third place in the race.
- 2. relating to or denoting the third part or section.
- Example: The third chapter of the book was the most interesting.
adverb:
- 1. in the third position.
- Example: He finished the 100 meters third overall.
Etymology
Middle English thirde, from Old English þridda, from Proto-Germanic *þridjō (source of Dutch derde, German dritte).
Common Phrases and Expressions
third wheel:
A person who is not part of a couple but accompanies them.
third time's a charm:
The third attempt will be successful.
third degree:
Intense questioning or interrogation.
third-party:
Someone not directly involved in a situation but affects it.
the third rail:
A controversial issue that may cause public outrage.
Related Words
ternary:
Consisting of three parts or elements.
triplet:
One of three children born at the same birth.
triad:
A group of three things or people.
Slang Meanings of third
Meaning: Third base
Example Sentence: We're going to second base, but he thinks we're already at third.
Meaning: Third wheel
Example Sentence: I felt like a third wheel during their date.