This meaning shows order or position in a list or group. It means number three. We use it for things that come after first and second.
She finished in third place in the race.
I live on the third floor of the building.
This meaning is used to talk about someone or something that is number three in a group or order. It is used as a noun to mean the third item or person.
The third in line waited patiently.
He is the third to speak today.
This meaning refers to dividing something into three equal parts and taking one part. It is a part or fraction of a whole thing.
One third of the cake is left.
She drank a third of the water.
In sports, 'third' can mean a specific position on the field or ice. For example, 'third base' is a role in baseball near the third base bag.
He plays third base in baseball.
The third defender blocked the shot.
In music, a 'third' is the distance between one note and another two notes higher or lower. It helps create harmony in music.
She played a major third in the song.
The third interval sounds bright and happy.
In grammar, 'third' describes words or forms that talk about someone else, not the speaker or listener. It often means he, she, or they.
Use third person pronouns like he and she.
The story is told in third person.
In law or business, a 'third' means a person or group not directly involved but who may be affected or take part in agreements.
Third parties must agree to the contract.
The company protects third against risks.
