What does THIRD mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "third": third

Part of Speech: noun, adjective, adverb

Definitions:

• noun: the number three in a series; one of three equal parts of something
• adjective: coming after the second in a series; constituting number three in a sequence
• adverb: in the third place; to the third degree or extent

Pronunciations:

• US: /θɜrd/
• UK: /θɜːd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "third" comes from the Old English word "thridda" which means "third." It has been in use since the 12th century. "Third" is commonly used to describe the third item in a series or the third part of something. It is also used to describe the rank of someone or something in a competition or hierarchy.

Synonyms:

• noun: triad, triplet, trio
• adjective: thirdly, tertiary
• adverb: thirdly

Related Words:

• tried
• their
• dirth
• dirt
• irths

Example Sentences:

• The third book in the series was just released.
• She finished third in the race.
• The cake was divided into thirds.