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Third Definition & Meaning

1. One of three equal parts of a whole.

Example: "i ate a third of the pizza."

2. The ordinal number corresponding to the number three in a series.

Example: "he finished in third place in the race."

3. A musical interval consisting of three notes played or sung in succession.

Example: "the melody starts with a third."

4. A person or thing ranked below second in importance or achievement.

Example: "he was the third choice for the job."

5. The third gear in a vehicle's transmission.

Example: "i shifted into third gear to pick up speed on the highway."

Examples of the word third used in sentences.

  • The third book in the series was the most exciting one for me.
  • My third favorite color is green.
  • I always sit in the third row during lectures at school.
  • I will be celebrating my third wedding anniversary next month.
  • He finished third in the race and won a bronze medal.
  • The third book in the series was my favorite one.
  • Sarah is the third child in her family.
  • Our team finished in third place at the competition.
  • The third floor of the building houses the company's headquarters.
  • Can you meet me at the third stoplight from here?
  • After the third time being late to work, my boss gave me a warning.
  • In our family, my sister is the third child and she's always the mediator in any arguments.
  • I finished third place in the marathon, but I was still proud of myself for completing it.
  • The third book in the series was my favorite, it had a great plot twist.
  • In the third quarter, our team scored the winning goal.
  • The third book in the series was the most captivating of all.
  • The third attempt to climb the mountain was finally successful.
  • The third party candidate in the election promised to bring fresh ideas to the table.
  • The third round of negotiations proved to be the most challenging yet.
  • The third quarter of the year always brings a flurry of activity in the business world.
  • During the third act of the play, the main character experiences a dramatic revelation.
  • In the third quarter of the game, the opposing team mounted a fierce comeback.
  • The third place winner of the race was awarded a bronze medal.
  • The third course of the meal was a rich and flavorful seafood dish.
  • According to recent polls, a third of the population supports the new government policy.
  • The third time I listened to the album, I discovered new layers of meaning in the lyrics.
  • As I sat in the third row, I couldn't help but feel nervous about my upcoming presentation.
  • Despite coming in third place, the athlete was proud to have made it to the Olympic finals.
  • The third edition of the book was updated with new research findings and case studies.
  • After the third warning, the employee was finally let go for consistently violating company policies.
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