16th

Thân thiện

The runner in the blue jersey crosses the finish line in 16th place.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Coming next after the fifteenth in position: This word is an ordinal number used to describe something that occupies the position numbered sixteen in a sequence.

Usage

• The adjective "16th" is used to indicate the order or position of an item in a series. It follows the 15th and precedes the 17th.
• It is commonly written with the numeral ("16th") or the word ("sixteenth").

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Her 16th birthday was a memorable celebration. (This describes the birthday that occurred in the sixteenth year of her life.)
  • We will discuss this topic in the 16th chapter of the book. (This specifies the chapter's position in the sequence.)
  • He finished in 16th place in the race. (This indicates his ranking in the competition.)

Advanced Usage

• "The 16th century": Refers to the years from 1501 to 1600 AD.
  • Shakespeare wrote many of his plays in the late 16th century.
• "The 16th of July": A standard format for writing a specific date.
  • The meeting is scheduled for the 16th of July.

Variants and Related Words

• Sixteenth (adj, n): The word form of the ordinal number.
  • This is the sixteenth time I've called you. (Adjective)
  • She received a birthday gift on her sixteenth. (Noun, short for "sixteenth birthday")
• Sixteen (n, adj): The cardinal number (16).
  • There are sixteen candles on the cake.
• 16 (numeral): The numeric symbol for the number sixteen.

Synonyms

• Sixteenth: The direct word equivalent.

Notes

• As an ordinal number, "16th" functions primarily as an adjective but can also be used as a noun (e.g., "the 16th of the month").
• There are no specific phrasal verbs or idioms that use the exact form "16th".

Học thuật

Adjective

1. coming next after the fifteenth in position

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sixteenth