Third ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Third ( adjective )

1. Coming after two others in a series.
2. Having the rank, position, or status of the third in a particular group or arrangement.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english thridda, from thrīe 'three'.

Examples:

1. She came in third place in the race.
2. He was the third person to be called for the interview.
3. The company was listed as the third largest in the industry.
4. She was reading the third chapter of the book.
5. The third generation of the family ran the business.

(As a noun)

Third ( noun )

1. Coming after two others in a series.
2. Having the rank, position, or status of the third in a particular group or arrangement.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english thridda, from thrīe 'three'.

Examples:

1. She came in third place in the race.
2. He was the third person to be called for the interview.
3. The company was listed as the third largest in the industry.
4. She was reading the third chapter of the book.
5. The third generation of the family ran the business.