List of ordinal numbers

Something is first if it comes before all other things. When you win a race you come first. The picture shows the first of four candles alight.

Third comes after second, being the number three time something happens. You might come third place in a race, be third in line, or be like the little girl in the picture, having a third birthday party. See also thirds.

Fifth comes after fourth, and before sixth, being the number five thing in a series.

Something is seventh if it is the number seven item in a list. Seventh comes after sixth and before eighth.

Something is ninth if it is the number nine item in a list. Ninth comes after eighth and before tenth.