Word THIRD: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

third

🇺🇸 [θɜrd]

Meanings

The position following the second in a sequence or one of three equal parts of a whole. It often implies rank, sequence, or proportion.

Examples

• She came in third place in the race.
• He spent a third of his income on rent.
• The third chapter is the most interesting.

Synonyms

tertiary • tripartite • triple

Antonyms

first • second • primary