Meaning of the word third in English
What does third mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
third
US /θɝːd/
UK /θɝːd/
Ordinal Number
1.
constituting number three in a sequence; 3rd
Example:
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She finished third in the race.
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This is my third attempt.
Noun
1.
one of three equal parts of a whole
Example:
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A third of the students were absent.
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He ate a third of the cake.
Adverb
1.
in the third place or position
Example:
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The car came third in the race.
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He spoke third, after the first two speakers.
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