Cool MateMeaning of Third
In simple words: The number three in order or position.
Third in a sentence
- Today is the third (of May).
- the third century BC
- It's her third birthday.
- My office is on the third floor.
- It's the third time that I've been to America.
- Her mother had just given birth to another child, her third.
- the world’s third-largest oil exporter
- He finished third in the race.
- Edward III *(= Edward the Third)*
How to use Third
Used to describe the position in a sequence. Formal contexts might require more clarity (like 'the third option'), while informal contexts can be more casual.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'third' as 'third base' in baseball, the next position after second.
Related words
Collocations with Third
Synonyms for Third
- tertiary
- thirdly
- threefold
Common mistakes with Third
- Confused with 'three' when indicating position.
- Misused in plural forms, like 'thirds' when referring to fractions.
Third appears in
Third in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ثالث
الرقم ثلاثة في الترتيب أو المكان.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তৃতীয়
ক্রম বা অবস্থানে তিন নম্বর।
- GermanDeutsch
Dritter
Die Zahl Drei in der Reihenfolge oder Position.
- SpanishEspañol
Tercero
El número tres en orden o posición.
- Persianفارسی
سوم
عدد سه در ترتیب یا جایگاه.
- FrenchFrançais
Troisième
Le numéro trois dans l'ordre ou la position.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तीसरा
क्रम या स्थिति में तीन की संख्या।
- ItalianItaliano
Terzo
Il numero tre in ordine o posizione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Terceiro
O número três em ordem ou posição.
- RussianРусский
Третий
Третий по счету или по положению.
- Urduاردو
تیسرا
ترتیب یا پوزیشن میں تین نمبر۔
- Chinese中文
第三
顺序或位置上的数字三。
More words like Third
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Third
What does Third mean?
The number three in order or position.
What is the definition of Third?
3rd
How do you use Third in a sentence?
Today is the third (of May).
Can you give another example of Third?
the third century BC
What are synonyms for Third?
Common alternatives include tertiary, thirdly, threefold.
What is the opposite of Third?
Opposite meanings include first, second.
What words go with Third?
It commonly pairs with first, middle, final, divide something into, third of, about a third, almost a third, at least a third.
What are common mistakes when using Third?
Confused with 'three' when indicating position. Misused in plural forms, like 'thirds' when referring to fractions.
How do you pronounce Third?
US: /["/θɜːrd/"]/, UK: /["/θɜːd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Third?
Used to describe the position in a sequence. Formal contexts might require more clarity (like 'the third option'), while informal contexts can be more casual.
What CEFR level is Third?
"Third" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.