thirds
Pronunciation: [θɜrdz]
Word
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?
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