twenty-third
Definition
- Adjective:
- Coming next after the twenty-second in position: Used to describe the ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number twenty-three (23rd). It indicates position in a sequence.
Usage
- The adjective "twenty-third" is used before a noun to specify its order in a series.
- It can be written with numerals as "23rd" or in words as "twenty-third".
- It follows the standard ordinal number pattern (e.g., twenty-first, twenty-second, twenty-third).
Examples
- Adjective:
- She celebrated her twenty-third birthday last week.
- The twenty-third chapter of the book is the most exciting.
- He finished in twenty-third place in the marathon.
Advanced Usage
- As a nominal adjective (functioning as a noun): When the noun is implied or clear from context.
- She was the twenty-third to arrive at the meeting. (Here, "person" or "one" is implied after "twenty-third".)
- In dates: Commonly used to specify the day of the month.
- The event is scheduled for May the twenty-third. (Often written as May 23rd).
Variants and Related Words
- 23rd: The numerical symbol for "twenty-third".
- Twenty-three (23): The cardinal number from which the ordinal "twenty-third" is derived.
Synonyms
- 23rd: (The numerical form is the direct synonym in writing).
Related Phrases
- The twenty-third of [Month]: A standard phrase for stating a date.
- We will meet on the twenty-third of December.
- Twenty-third in line: A phrase indicating position in a sequence or queue.
- He was twenty-third in line for the concert tickets.
Adjective
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coming next after the twenty-second in position
