49th
Definition
- Adjective:
- Coming next after the forty-eighth in position, sequence, or rank: "49th" is an ordinal number that denotes the position of something in a series, specifically the one following the 48th.
Usage
- The word "49th" is used to indicate the numerical order or position of an item in a sequence. It functions as an adjective, typically placed before a noun.
- It is the standard written form for the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number forty-nine (49).
Examples
- Adjective:
- She finished in 49th place in the marathon.
- This is the 49th edition of the annual conference.
- He celebrated his 49th birthday last week.
Advanced Usage
- "the 49th state": A historical reference to Alaska, which was admitted as the 49th state of the United States in 1959.
- Alaska is known as the 49th state.
Variants and Related Words
- Forty-ninth: The hyphenated written form, which is equivalent to "49th".
- This is the forty-ninth time I've explained this.
- Ordinal number: The category of numbers (like first, second, third) to which "49th" belongs, used to denote position.
Synonyms
- Forty-ninth: The word form synonym.
Notes
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated directly with the ordinal number "49th". Its usage is purely numerical and descriptive.
Adjective
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the ordinal number of forty-nine in counting order
