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Third

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Definitions for Third

noun
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
Synonyms
one-third tierce
Examples
  1. it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement
noun
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)
Synonyms
third base
Examples
  1. he is playing third
noun
following the second position in an ordering or series
Examples
  1. a distant third
  2. he answered the first question willingly, the second reluctantly, and the third with resentment
noun
the musical interval between one note and another three notes away from it
Examples
  1. a simple harmony written in major thirds
noun
the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle
Synonyms
third gear
Examples
  1. you shouldn't try to start in third gear
noun
the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball
Synonyms
third base
Examples
  1. he was cut down on a close play at third
adjective
coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
Synonyms
3rd tertiary
adverb
in the third place
Synonyms
Examples
  1. third we must consider unemployment

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