Eighteenth Meaning in English
word
ˈeɪˈtinθ/, /eɪˈtinθ
AY-TEENTH
ˈeɪtiːnθ
AY-TEENTH
Definition
Eighteenth means the ordinal number for 18, showing position in a sequence (for example, the 18th item or person).
Usage & Nuances
Used as an adjective and noun (e.g., 'the eighteenth student'). Always written in letters for formal writing but can be abbreviated as '18th'. Commonly refers to birthdays, centuries, or positions in a list.
Spanish: décimo octavo - decimoctavoPortuguese (BR): décimo oitavoPortuguese (PT): décimo oitavoChinese (Simplified): 第十八Chinese (Traditional): 第十八Hindi: अठारहवाँArabic: الثامن عشرBengali: অষ্টাদশ - আঠারোতমRussian: восьмойнадцатыйJapanese: 十八番目Vietnamese: thứ mười támKorean: 열여덟 번째Turkish: on sekizinciUrdu: اٹھارواںIndonesian: ke-delapan belas
Example Sentences
She finished in eighteenth place in the race.
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Today is his eighteenth birthday.
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The eighteenth chapter is very interesting.
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My grandparents met in the eighteenth century.
natural
She's the eighteenth person to call me today.
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They finally finished their project on the eighteenth try.
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