Third: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to the position of something in a sequence, specifically the one that comes after the second item.

• She finished in third place in the race.
• This is the third time I've asked you to clean your room.

Used to indicate something that is coming immediately after the present or current situation. It can refer to time, objects, or people.

• What are you going to do next?
• Take the next exit on the highway.

Used when referring to something that comes immediately after something else. It is often used to introduce a list or detailed information.

• He made the following statement: 'I will not run for president again.'
• The following day, it started raining heavily.

Used to refer to something that comes after something else, typically with a formal tone. It often implies a logical or chronological order.

• The first meeting was a success, and all subsequent meetings followed that trend.
• Subsequent to her resignation, a new manager was appointed.

This word can be used as an ordinal number to indicate the position of an item that comes after the second. It is also commonly used to describe fractions, especially in parts of a whole.

• She finished the race in third place.
• One-third of the cake has been eaten.

This term is specifically used to signify a fraction, representing one part of a whole divided into three equal parts. It is commonly used in mathematical contexts or when precise quantities are required.

• One-third of the students passed the exam.
• He donated one-third of his salary to charity.

This is a term mostly used in card games or dice games to refer to the number three or a card with three pips. It is less common in everyday conversation.

• He drew a trey of hearts from the deck.
• Rolling a trey will get you out of the starting position.