3rd
Definition
- Adjective: Coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position; ordinal number for three.
Usage
- This word is used to indicate position in a sequence. It follows "2nd" (second) and precedes "4th" (fourth).
- It is commonly written with the numeral ("3rd") or spelled out ("third").
- It is used to describe the placement of items, people, or events in an ordered list.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She finished in 3rd place in the race.
- This is the 3rd time I have called you today.
- The 3rd chapter of the book is the most exciting.
Advanced Usage
- "The third degree": intensive and harsh questioning.
- The police gave the suspect the third degree.
- "Third time's the charm": An idiom expressing the belief that the third attempt at something will be successful after two failures.
- I failed the test twice, but third time's the charm!
Variants and Related Words
- Third (adj, n): The standard spelling of the ordinal number.
- He got the third piece of cake.
- Thirdly (adv): Used to introduce a third point or item.
- First, we need supplies. Second, we need a plan. Thirdly, we need courage.
Synonyms
- Tertiary (adj): Third in order or rank (more formal).
- He focused on tertiary concerns after solving the primary and secondary issues.
Related Phrases
- Third party (n): A person or group besides the two primarily involved.
- We need a neutral third party to mediate the dispute.
- Third world (n, adj): Historically used to refer to developing nations (note: this term is often considered outdated or imprecise).
- The charity provides aid to third world countries.
Related Idioms
- On the third hand: Used humorously to introduce yet another point of view after "on the one hand" and "on the other hand."
- On one hand, it's expensive. On the other, it's high quality. On the third hand, we don't really need it.
Adjective
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coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
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