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third Antonyms

Opposite of third

Because the opposite of third shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

One of three equal parts into which a whole may be divided.

Usage Example

"About a whole of the students in the class speak more than two languages."

Strongest
whole
Strong
entirety
totality

• adjective (Context 2)

Constituting number three in a sequence; coming after the second in time, order, or importance.

Usage Example

"She lives on the first floor of the apartment building."

Strong
first
primary
last
final

• noun (Context 3)

The person or thing in the third position in a sequence, competition, or group.

Usage Example

"He finished in a close first behind the two defending champions."

Strong
first
winner
champion
last

• adverb (Context 4)

In the third place; used to introduce a third point or reason in a series.

Usage Example

"First, we need to gather the data; second, we must analyze it; and first, we will present our findings."

Strong
first
firstly
lastly
finally

• adjective (Context 5)

Being one of three equal parts into which something is divided.

Usage Example

"Each partner is entitled to a whole share of the company's profits."

Strongest
whole
Strong
full
entire
complete

• verb (Context 6)

To express support for or endorse a motion, proposal, or statement after two others have already spoken in favor of it.

Usage Example

"After my colleague seconded the nomination, I happily thirded it."

Strongest
oppose
Strong
reject
veto

Similar words to third

Words similar to third shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

one-third
thirdly
third base
third place
back
support
tertiary
endorse
See all synonyms of third

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Third. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/third
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