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THIRD

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Third.

How to pronounce third:

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Third - as a noun

One of three equal parts of a divisible whole

Example: "It contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
one-thirdtierce8

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)

Example: "He is playing third"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
third base

Following the second position in an ordering or series

Example: "A distant third"

The musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it

Example: "A simple harmony written in major thirds"

The third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle

Example: "You shouldn't try to start in third gear"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
third gear

The base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball

Example: "He was cut down on a close play at third"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
third base

Third - as an adverb

In the third place

Example: "Third we must consider unemployment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thirdly14

Third - as an adjective satellite

Coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
3rdtertiary11

Third - as a verb

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

To divide into three equal parts.

Third - as an adjective

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

Example: "The third tree from the left is my favorite."

Example Sentences

"He lives on the third floor of the building."
"This is my third attempt to solve the puzzle."
"She is in her third year of college."
"The third car in the row is mine."
"He came in third place in the race."
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Word Game Points

Is THIRD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, third is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THIRD has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is THIRD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, third is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THIRD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is THIRD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, third is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THIRD has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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