third

A2
Pronunciation
/θɜːd/
/tɜjd/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The person or thing in the third position.

Example Sentences
  • Jones came in third.
2 Definition

One of three equal parts of a whole.

Example Sentences
  • He ate a third of the pie. Divided by two-thirds.
3 Definition

The third gear of a gearbox.

Example Sentences
  • Now put it into third.
4 Definition

An interval consisting of the first and third notes in a scale.

Example Sentences
  • They sing in thirds.
5 Definition

Third base

Example Sentences
  • The play ended with Jones standing on third.
6 Definition

A handicap of one stroke every third hole.

7 Definition

A third-class degree, awarded to the lowest achievers in an honours degree programme

8 Definition

One sixtieth of a second, i.e., the third in a series of fractional parts in a sexagesimal number system. Also formerly known as a tierce.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To agree with a proposition or statement after it has already been seconded.

2 Definition

To divide into three equal parts.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.

Example Sentences
  • The third tree from the left is my favorite.