noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of third form-of, plural
2. 2
   A third helping of food for one person, or refill of coffee or other drink. uncountable

   "Everybody helped themselves to seconds and Meren even went for thirds. He had always been partial to good food."

3. 3
   The third part of the estate of a deceased husband, which, by some local laws, the widow was entitled to enjoy during her life. historical, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of third form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

appanagedotdowerdowryendowmentfoundation

Example

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"The figure indicates approximately two thirds of the freshmen are indifferent to politics."

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