Definition and meaning of English word "third"
third
/θɜːd/
Meaning
AdjectiveThe ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.
How to use
The adjective 'third' is used to describe something that comes after the second. A common mistake learners make is using 'third' with the wrong ordinal numbers. For example, 'the third and final warning' is correct, but 'the third and fourth warnings' should be 'the third and fourth warnings' (not 'the third and fourth').
🇬🇧 English
third
Example
The third floor has a nice view.
This is the third time I've seen this movie.
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Common phrases
- third world— countries with less economic development
- third party— a person or organization involved in a situation
- one in three— three people out of a total of three
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Frequency rank: #390 in English
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the English word "third" mean?▼
The English word "third" means "third" in English.
How do you pronounce the English word "third"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "third"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Coming after the second and before the fourth in a series." (which translates as "third").
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