13th
Definition
Adjective - Coming next after the twelfth in position; being the ordinal number for thirteen.
Usage
This word is used to indicate the position of something in a sequence, specifically the position immediately following the twelfth item. It is typically written with the numeral and the ordinal suffix ("th"), as in "13th," or spelled out as "thirteenth."
Examples
- She finished in 13th place in the marathon.
- We will be celebrating the company's 13th anniversary next month.
- The 13th chapter of the book is the most exciting.
- The amendment is famously known as the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Advanced Usage
- "The 13th of the month": A common way to refer to that specific calendar date.
- The meeting is scheduled for the 13th of April.
- Used in formal names of historical or legal items.
- The Thirteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Variants and Related Words
- Thirteenth (adj): The standard written form when not using numerals.
- Thirteen (n): The cardinal number (13).
Synonyms
- Thirteenth (This is the direct synonym, being the spelled-out form of the numeral).
Notes
- The word "13th" functions identically to its spelled-out form "thirteenth." The choice between using the numeral or the word depends on style and context, with numerals being common in dates, rankings, and informal writing.
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coming next after the twelfth in position
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