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Third

θərd
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

terzo, un terzo, terzultimo

Third meanings in Italian

terzo

Example:
The third book is my favorite.
Il terzo libro è il mio preferito.
She arrived third in the race.
È arrivata terza nella gara.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Numerical order, rankings, positions
Note: In Italian, 'terzo' is used to indicate the third position in a sequence or ranking.

un terzo

Example:
I ate a third of the cake.
Ho mangiato un terzo della torta.
She owns one third of the company.
Possiede un terzo dell'azienda.
Usage: formalContext: Fractions, division, ownership
Note: When referring to one-third as a fraction or a share of something, 'un terzo' is used in Italian.

terzultimo

Example:
He was the third to last to leave the party.
È stato il terzultimo a lasciare la festa.
The terzultimo chapter of the book is very exciting.
Il terzultimo capitolo del libro è molto emozionante.
Usage: formalContext: Order of events or objects near the end
Note: 'Terzultimo' is used to indicate the third from the last in a sequence or series.

Third's synonyms

thirdly

Thirdly is an adverb that indicates the third step or point in a sequence or argument.
Example: Thirdly, we need to consider the impact on the environment.
Note: Thirdly is used to introduce the third point in a series or list.

tertiary

Tertiary is an adjective that refers to the third in order or level.
Example: She is pursuing her tertiary education at a prestigious university.
Note: Tertiary is often used in academic contexts to describe the third level of education or a third-order ranking.

trifecta

Trifecta is a noun that represents a set of three related things or a combination of three successful elements.
Example: The trifecta of flavors in this dish creates a harmonious blend.
Note: Trifecta is more informal and is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a winning combination of three elements.

Third expressions, common phrases

Third time's a charm

This phrase suggests that after two failed attempts, the third try will be successful.
Example: I failed my driving test twice, but they say third time's a charm.
Note: The phrase 'third time's a charm' conveys a sense of hope or optimism despite previous failures.

Third wheel

Refers to a person who is present in a social situation where the other two people are in a romantic relationship, making the third person feel left out.
Example: I hate being the third wheel when my friends go out on dates.
Note: The original word 'third' refers to the numerical position, while 'third wheel' describes a social dynamic.

Third degree

To interrogate someone intensely or thoroughly, often in a harsh or aggressive manner.
Example: The police gave him the third degree during the interrogation.
Note: In this context, 'third degree' refers to intense questioning, not the numerical position.

Third world

Originally used to describe countries that were not aligned with NATO or the Communist Bloc during the Cold War, now commonly refers to developing or underdeveloped countries.
Example: Many initiatives aim to improve healthcare in third world countries.
Note: In this case, 'third world' refers to countries with lower economic development, not the third position in a sequence.

Third party

Refers to a person or organization not directly involved in a legal or business transaction but who may intervene or provide assistance.
Example: We had to involve a third party to help us resolve the argument.
Note: In this context, 'third party' refers to an external entity, not the numerical position.

Third everyday (slang) expressions

Third base

In sexual terms, reaching third base is a baseball metaphor for getting to the stage of touching below the waist.
Example: They went to third base on their date last night.
Note: The original word 'third' refers to the number three, but in this slang term, 'third base' has a sexual connotation.

Third eye

A metaphysical concept referring to an invisible eye that provides perception beyond ordinary sight.
Example: Meditation helps unlock your third eye for spiritual insight.
Note: The term 'third eye' is metaphorical and symbolic, unlike the physical meaning of the word 'third'.

Third rail

A subject that is extremely sensitive or controversial, leading to strong reactions.
Example: Discussing politics can be a third rail topic at family gatherings.
Note: The term 'third rail' is figurative and refers to a dangerous element in a literal sense, in contrast to the ordinal number 'third'.

Third - Examples

Third time's the charm.
La terza volta è quella buona.
He finished third in the race.
È arrivato terzo nella corsa.
The third book in the series is my favorite.
Il terzo libro della serie è il mio preferito.

Third grammar

Third - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: third
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): third
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): thirded
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): thirding
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): thirds
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): third
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): third
Syllables, Separation and Stress
third Contains 1 syllables: third
Phonetic transcription: ˈthərd
third , ˈthərd (The red syllable is stressed)

Third - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
third: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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