Pronunciation: /θɜrd/

Definitions of third

noun referring to the position in a sequence

Example Sentences

A1 This is my third time visiting Paris.

A2 I always sit in the third row at the cinema.

B1 The third book in the series is my favorite.

B2 He finished in third place in the race.

C1 The third chapter of the novel provides key insights into the main character.

C2 The third movement of the symphony is known for its dramatic intensity.

adjective referring to the number three in a series

Example Sentences

A1 This is my third time visiting Paris.

A2 She lives on the third floor of the apartment building.

B1 The third option on the menu looked the most appetizing.

B2 He came in third place in the race.

C1 The third chapter of the book delves deeper into the protagonist's backstory.

C2 The third act of the play was the most emotionally intense.

Examples of third in a Sentence

formal The company is currently in its third quarter of the fiscal year.

informal This is my third cup of coffee today.

slang I'll meet you at the third bar on the left.

figurative She always comes in third place in the annual marathon.

Grammatical Forms of third

past tense

thirded

plural

thirds

comparative

more third

superlative

most third

present tense

thirds

future tense

will third

perfect tense

have thirded

continuous tense

is thirding

singular

third

positive degree

third

infinitive

to third

gerund

thirding

participle

thirded

Origin and Evolution of third

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'third' originated from the Old English word 'thridda' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'thridjas'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'third' has retained its basic meaning of one of three equal parts, but its usage has expanded to include various contexts such as sports rankings, musical intervals, and hierarchical rankings.