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Definition third in British English

third

/θɜː(r)d/
1

in the place or position counted as number 3

Example

the third of August

Example

Mary finished third.

Synonyms and related words
billionth eighth eleventh
2

one of 3 equal parts of something

Example

At least two-thirds of the class will attend the play.

Synonyms and related words
and billionth common denominator
3

the lowest mark for an honours degree from a university in the UK or Australia

Synonyms and related words
2.1 2.2 A.A.
Definition third in British English

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