Synonyms for

Thirds

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

Definition

The third part of something.

Synonyms & similar words

tierce thirdbase onethird thirdgear third one-third two-thirds

Synonyms by register

Formal

one-third a third part

Informal

a piece of the pie a slice

Literary

a tripartite division a portion

Antonyms

wholes halves quarters fifths sixths tenths

Common collocations

  • two thirds
  • one third
  • three thirds
  • thirds of the way
  • by thirds
  • in thirds
  • thirds of an inch

Word family

noun third
adjective third
adverb thirdly

Usage note

While 'thirds' can refer to the fraction 1/3, it is more commonly used in phrases like 'two thirds' to indicate a proportion of a whole. It is not typically used as a direct antonym for 'whole' or 'half'.

Example sentences

  1. He drank two thirds of the chocolate milk.
  2. I gave one third of my candy to my friend.
  3. She owns a third of the company.
  4. A third of the students raised their hands.
  5. The recipe calls for a third cup of flour.

Quotes

  • "A third of the entire economy is now based on the Internet and digital technology." - Al Gore
  • "I was taught by my mother at a young age that if I wanted something, I had to go out and work for it, period. If you want to be successful in any capacity, you have to work for it, period. That's the only way." - Thirds Eye
  • "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Dan Millman

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