Synonyms for

Third

Verb / θɜ:d / Another word for third — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Third is the ordinal number that comes after second and before fourth.

Synonyms & similar words

onethird thirdbase thirdgear tertiary thirdly tierce rd 3rd three tertiary triple triennial treble thrice trilogy trine triplet triptych triune tierce tercet triumvirate triad trigon triskelion trivium trichotomy

Synonyms by register

Formal

tertiary ordinal

Informal

next another

Literary

triumvirate trinity

Antonyms

first second last final primary initial

Common collocations

  • third time lucky
  • third party
  • third degree
  • third world
  • third person
  • third eye
  • third base

Word family

noun third
adjective third
adverb thirdly

Usage note

As an ordinal number, 'third' indicates position in a sequence. It can also refer to a fraction (one-third) or a musical interval.

Example sentences

  1. The third book in the series is my favorite.
  2. I came in third place in the race.
  3. Can you divide this cake into thirds?
  4. The third act of the play was the most exciting.
  5. I need a third opinion before making a decision.

Quotes

  • The first shall be last and the last shall be first.
  • Three times a charm.
  • Every third wave is higher than the last.

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