Pronunciation

/thɜːrd/

Definitions

Noun

• Number: The third position in a series, coming after the first and second. For example: “The third child in line.”
• Ordinal: Expressing a position in a sequence (1st, 2nd, 3rd). For example: “The third prize winner.”
• Adjective: Used to describe something that is the one before the fourth in a series. For example: “The third largest city in the country.”

Adjective (qualifier)

• Superlative: Form of “many” or “much”, expressing a high degree or ranking. For example: “The third-highest mountain in the world.”
• Relative: In relation to a specified group or number. For example: “Third from the left.”

Phrases

• “In the third place” refers to being in the third position or rank.
• “The third time” indicates the third occurrence or iteration.
• “Third-degree burn” is a severe type of burn affecting all three layers of the skin.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was sitting on the third bench from the front.”
• Adjective: “After the first two attempts, he finally completed the task on the third try.”
• Ordinal: “This is our third consecutive year winning this award.”

Synonyms

• Next
• Subsequent
• Following
• Successive
• Thirdly
• Thirdly placed

Antonyms

• First
• Second
• Fourth