twenty-third

Thân thiện

The twenty-third runner crosses the finish line.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. coming next after the twenty-second in position

Từ đồng nghĩa

• 23rd