third (Meaning)
third (n)
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
following the second position in an ordering or series
the musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it
the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle
the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball
third (s)
coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
third (r)
in the third place
third (a.)
Next after the second; coming after two others; -- the ordinal of three; as, the third hour in the day.
Constituting or being one of three equal parts into which anything is divided; as, the third part of a day.
third (n.)
The quotient of a unit divided by three; one of three equal parts into which anything is divided.
The sixtieth part of a second of time.
The third tone of the scale; the mediant.
The third part of the estate of a deceased husband, which, by some local laws, the widow is entitled to enjoy during her life.
Synonyms & Antonyms of third
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third Sentence Examples
- The third child in the family inherited the most adventurous spirit.
- In the third inning, the batter hit a towering home run.
- The third page of the novel contained a pivotal plot twist.
- The third day of the music festival featured a diverse lineup of artists.
- The third quarter of the basketball game proved to be the most intense.
- The third grade students were eager to learn about fractions.
- The third time was the charm, as the experiment finally yielded successful results.
- The third attempt at climbing the mountain met with unexpected obstacles.
- The third-largest city in the country boasted a vibrant metropolitan atmosphere.
- The third amendment to the Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures.
FAQs About the word third
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole, the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infiel
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The third child in the family inherited the most adventurous spirit.
In the third inning, the batter hit a towering home run.
The third page of the novel contained a pivotal plot twist.
The third day of the music festival featured a diverse lineup of artists.
