third

third

noun

The third forward gear in a vehicle's transmission system.

"He changed into third gear."

adjective

Coming after the second in order, position, or sequence.

"She won the third prize."

noun

One of three equal parts into which something is divided.

"A third of the students were absent."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: thirdly, third base, ordinal, 3rd, tertiary, one-third, tierce, third gear