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thirds

Pronunciation: [θɜrdz]

Word

Learn how to use thirds in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a way to divide something into three equal parts. If you cut a pizza into three equal slices, each slice is one third of the pizza.

Example

When we share the cake, each person gets a third of it.

Example

I tried to take a third of the pie, but there wasn't enough left.

Example

How many thirds are in a whole pizza?

Context: “sequence”

(noun) the position of something that is third in a series. If you finish third in a race, you are in the third place.

Example

She came in third in the spelling bee competition.

Example

He didn't make it to the third round of the tournament.

Example

Who finished in third place in the contest?

How to pronounce thirds

Pronunciation: [θɜrdz]

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