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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 …

    3rd就是third,读音:英 [θɜːd],美 [θɜːrd] 10th就是tenth,读音:英 [tenθ],美 [tenθ] 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 …

  3. 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.

  4. 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 …

  5. What would be the British Equivalent Words to "Freshmen" …

    Apr 7, 2013 · Freshmen - 1st year college/university student Sophomore - 2nd year Junior - 3rd year Senior - 4th year However, since the British universities usually have three years in total, …

  6. word usage - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    The standard usage for 4-year schools in the United States (either high school or undergraduate university) is 1st year: freshman 2nd year: sophomore 3rd year: junior 4th year: senior As far …

  7. prepositions - "in" or "on" the 3rd week of July - English Language ...

    A similar question was asked here, but I'd like to add a few new examples and am seeking clarification. In most scenarios, it sounds natural to say "in the 1st/2nd/3rd/4th week of a …

  8. 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?

  9. etymology - What comes after (Primary,unary), (secondary,binary ...

    Jan 11, 2018 · 1st = primary 2nd = secondary 3rd = tertiary 4th = quaternary 5th = quinary 6th = senary 7th = septenary 8th = octonary 9th = nonary 10th = denary 12th = duodenary 20th = …

  10. grammar - How can I express what I study? - English Language

    Sep 16, 2014 · Note also that terminology may differ from place to place. In some U.S. institutions, you would conventionally be called be a junior, at others a third-year student or …