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  1. What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?

    Aug 23, 2014 · Our numbers have a specific two-letter combination that tells us how the number sounds. For example 9th 3rd 301st What do we call these special sounds?

  2. 1st、2nd、3rd、…10th 都是什么的缩写?怎么读?10th之后的缩 …

    其中1st,2nd,3rd为特殊形式,其它的都是 阿拉伯数字 后加th。 扩展资料 在英语中,使用序数词时前面要加定冠词 the,但是,在下面的情况下则不加 the: 1.当序数词前有 形容词性物主 …

  3. numbers - First, Second, Third, Fourth or 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th? One, …

    When we use words like first, second, third, fourth or 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, in sentences, what will be the best way to write these? Also, what about numbers? Do we put them as numbers or …

  4. Ordinal 3: 3rd vs 3d - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What is the most correct form for 3 in ordinal form: 3rd or 3d? I know both are valid. But I heard that 3rd is something like spoken form and it's grammatically correct to use 3d.

  5. Origin of the phrases “third time’s the charm” and “third time lucky”?

    Jun 26, 2024 · What is the origin of the saying “Third time’s the charm”? I’ve also heard “third time lucky” used as well. Are these two expressions related to each other?

  6. ambiguity - Is "until" inclusive or exclusive? - English Language ...

    Sep 15, 2014 · tl; dr - It's exclusive if the situation described is notable by its absence. It's likely to be inclusive if the situation described is notable by its presence. At its heart, until describes …

  7. When back, if I say "Out of office until Thursday"

    Sep 17, 2014 · I am always confused when I get an email stating "out of office until Thursday". Is the sender back on Thursday or still out of office (o.o.o.) on Thursday and only back on …

  8. adjectives - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    If a first-tier item is called primary, and a second-tier item is called secondary, what can third, and greater, -tier items be called?

  9. Writing an out of office message: correct use of numerical dates ...

    Jan 28, 2022 · In an out of office email message I am trying to express that I will be on vacation from 03 January 2021 through 28 January 2022 and, given that the last day is a Friday, I also …

  10. Usage of "second/third/fourth ... last"

    The 4th is next to last or last but one (penultimate). The 3rd is second from (or to) last or last but two (antepenultimate). The 2nd, is third from (or to) last or last but three. According to Google …