48

Thân thiện

The number 48 is written on the birthday cake.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being eight more than forty: The number 48; the cardinal numeral that follows 47 and precedes 49. It is the product of 6 and 8.

Usage

• The word "48" functions as a cardinal number. It is used to denote a specific quantity or position in a sequence.
• It is typically written with numerals ("48") in most contexts, but can be written out as "forty-eight" in formal or literary text.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • There are 48 contiguous states in the USA.
  • The recipe requires forty-eight ounces of flour.
  • She finished the race in forty-eighth place.

Advanced Usage

• As a determiner: "48" can specify an exact amount of nouns.
  • He collected 48 different species of butterflies.
• In mathematics: Used in arithmetic, ratios, and measurements.
  • 48 divided by 12 is 4.
  • The ratio was simplified to 48:1.

Variants and Related Words

• Forty-eight (adjective, noun): The written or spoken form of the numeral 48.
• Forty-eighth (adjective, noun): The ordinal number corresponding to 48; denoting position in a series.
  • This is the forty-eighth edition of the journal.
• 48th (adjective): The numeral abbreviation for the ordinal "forty-eighth".

Synonyms

• XLVIII: The Roman numeral representation for 48.
• Four dozen: An expression meaning 48 units, based on the counting unit of twelve.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• 48 hours: A common phrase referring to a period of two days.
  • The package should arrive within 48 hours.
• 48 laws: A reference to the book "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene.
• 48 contiguous states: A specific term referring to the adjoining states of the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. being eight more than forty

Từ đồng nghĩa

• forty-eight
• xlviii