third

/θˈɜːd/

/ˈθɝd/

[determiner] [noun] [adverb]

third

[DETERMINER]

coming or happening right after the second person or thing

synonyms : 3rd

tertiary

Third

[NOUN]

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

synonyms : one-third

tierce

the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)

synonyms : third base

following the second position in an ordering or series

the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle

synonyms : third gear

the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball

synonyms : third base

the musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it

third

[ADVERB]

in the third place

synonyms : thirdly

Examples

1. The city celebrated its third century of existence last year.

2. The third chapter of this book introduces a new character.

3. The third day of our trip was the most fun.

4. The children's department is on the third level of the library.

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