Word: THIRD
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Definition of THIRD
- The person or thing in the third position.
"Jones came in third."
- One of three equal parts of a whole.
"He ate a third of the pie. Divided by two-thirds."
- The third gear of a gearbox.
"Now put it into third."
- To agree with a proposition or statement after it has already been seconded.
- To divide into three equal parts.
- The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.
"The third tree from the left is my favorite."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "third" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "third" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THIRD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is THIRD worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in THIRD? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing THIRD:
- # the third effect
- # master of third
- # playing with third
- # in terms of third
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