27th
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Definition
Adjective - Coming next after the twenty-sixth in position; being the ordinal number for 27.
Usage
The word "27th" is used to indicate position in a sequence. It follows the 26th and precedes the 28th. It is the standard written and spoken form for the ordinal number "twenty-seventh."
Examples
- Adjective:
- She celebrated her 27th birthday last week.
- The 27th amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1992.
- We are scheduled to meet on the 27th of July.
Advanced Usage
- "the 27th": Often used with "the" to specify a unique item in a sequence.
- He was the 27th person to finish the marathon.
Variants and Related Words
- Twenty-seventh: The full word form of "27th."
- 27: The cardinal number.
Synonyms
- Twenty-seventh: The literal synonym.
Notes
"27th" functions exclusively as an adjective. It is not used in phrasal verbs or idioms. Its meaning is fixed to denoting numerical order.
Adjective
- coming next after the twenty-sixth in position