twenty-ninth
HighNeutral
Definition
Meaning
The ordinal number corresponding to twenty-nine; position 29 in a sequence.
Used to denote the day of the month, rank in order, or a fractional part (e.g., one twenty-ninth).
Linguistics
Semantic Notes
Typically used with 'the' when referring to a specific instance. Can function as an adjective or noun.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In dates, British English often uses 'the twenty-ninth of [month]' while American English uses '[month] twenty-ninth'.
Connotations
None significant.
Frequency
Equally common in both variants.
Vocabulary
Collocations
Grammar
Valency Patterns
the + twenty-ninth + nounon + the + twenty-ninthtwenty-ninth + in + sequenceVocabulary
Synonyms
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms
Usage
Context Usage
Business
Used for deadlines, e.g., 'The report is due on the twenty-ninth.'
Academic
Used in referencing chapters or sections, e.g., 'See chapter twenty-ninth.'
Everyday
Common in dates and ages, e.g., 'My birthday is on the twenty-ninth.'
Technical
Used in sequences or measurements, e.g., 'The twenty-ninth iteration of the experiment.'
Examples
By Part of Speech
adverb
British English
- He placed twenty-ninth in the competition.
American English
- He finished twenty-ninth in the race.
adjective
British English
- She celebrates her birthday on the twenty-ninth of July.
American English
- Her birthday is July twenty-ninth.
Examples
By CEFR Level
- Today is the twenty-ninth of November.
- The meeting is scheduled for the twenty-ninth of this month.
- On the twenty-ninth anniversary of their marriage, they renewed their vows.
- The twenty-ninth chapter delves into the complexities of quantum mechanics.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Remember: 'twenty-nine' ends with 'nine', and ordinal adds 'th', just like 'ninth'.
Conceptual Metaphor
Order as a linear sequence; twenty-ninth represents a specific point in that sequence.
Watch out
Common Pitfalls
Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)
- Russian ordinals are formed differently, e.g., 'двадцать девятый', which might lead to confusion in word order or pronunciation.
Common Mistakes
- Misspelling as 'twenthy-ninth' or 'twenty-nineth', or omitting the hyphen.
Practice
Quiz
What is the ordinal form of twenty-nine?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in standard English, ordinal numbers from twenty-first to ninety-ninth are hyphenated.
It is pronounced as /ˈtwɛnti naɪnθ/, with the stress on the first syllable.
Yes, it can function as a noun, e.g., 'on the twenty-ninth'.
British English typically says 'the twenty-ninth of [month]', while American English says '[month] twenty-ninth'.