third
Translation
third
Examples
This is my third cup of coffee.
This is my third cup of coffee.
She finished third in the race.
She finished third in the race.
He ate a third of the pizza.
He ate a third of the pizza.
Grammar Patterns
the third ((noun)) the 3rd in a series The third door is on your left.
a third of ((sth.)) one of three equal parts I'll take a third of the cake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none; Antonyms: first, last
Etymology
From Old English 'thridda', related to the number 'three'.
Memory Tips
It's related to 'three' but with a different ending. Remember the pattern: 1st, 2nd, 3rd.