Third Definition & Meaning
third
- adverb
- in the third place; "third we must consider unemployment"
- adjective
- coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
- noun
- one of three equal parts of a divisible whole; "it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement"
- the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate); "he is playing third"
- following the second position in an ordering or series; "a distant third"; "he answered the first question willingly, the second reluctantly, and the third with resentment"
- the musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it; "a simple harmony written in major thirds"
- the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle; "you shouldn't try to start in third gear"
- the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball; "he was cut down on a close play at third"
"Third" in song lyrics
See how third is used in real songs:
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"Not who's first, second or third"
Above the Law — Murder Rap -
"I'm him to the third"
Ali Vegas — Critics -
"With two shots down next one will be my third"
Apathy f/ Louis Logic — Lost Freestyle
Words that rhyme with third
Usage tips for "third"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "third" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for third to find words that pair well.