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Vocabulary Entry
fortieth
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
relating to the number forty in a sequence.
Example Sentences
"He finished in fortieth place in the race."
"This is the fortieth anniversary of our friendship."
"She is turning forty, which marks her fortieth year of life."
N
noun
the person or thing in the position corresponding to the number forty in a sequence.
Example Sentences
"He was the fortieth to sign up for the event."
"The fortieth of the month fell on a Sunday."
"In class, she was the fortieth student to present."