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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. using phrase "weekend of" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Aug 16, 2012 · Say the 24th is a Monday and you say that you’ll be doing something the weekend of the 24th, meaning the 22nd and 23rd. Isn’t that incorrect? I would say the weekend of the …

  3. prepositions - Does "notified by [date]" include the end date ...

    Nov 1, 2013 · Are you saying that the nominal meaning is 'on the 23rd at the latest' and pragmatics then provides a grace period of sorts, allowing the thing to be returned on the 24th, …

  4. Understanding "as of", "as at", and "as from"

    and That I need all transactions from January 23rd to now? but if "as of January 23rd" is adverbial, it can also mean "As of January 23rd, your job will include getting me all the …

  5. prepositions - Does "until [date]" mean "before that date"?

    Aug 16, 2011 · What does until mean in the following? You need to deliver this product within 2 days (until August 18, 2011) to meet your deadline and get paid. Does this mean that I have to …

  6. prepositions - "Before date" versus "by date" - English Language ...

    Mar 5, 2013 · Is it incorrect to say "Please do this before Tuesday"? Is there a difference between that and "Please do this by Tuesday"?

  7. meaning - How should "midnight on..." be interpreted? - English ...

    Dec 9, 2010 · From what I understand, the word "midnight" is usually interpreted incorrectly. Midnight is written as "12am" which would imply that it's in the morning. Therefore, it should be …

  8. prepositions - "Scheduled on" vs "scheduled for" - English …

    What is the difference between the following two expressions: My interview is scheduled on the 27th of June at 8:00 AM. My interview is scheduled for the 27th of June at 8:00 AM.

  9. Meaning of "...on the week of ..." - English Language & Usage …

    Apr 26, 2021 · "The week of May 10th" means the whole week including that date. Normally you would use the Monday (which May 10, 2021 is) to identify the week, although it's not …

  10. Leading zeros and punctuation in American date format

    May 5, 2025 · Summary: there isn't a lot of consistency, with ISO 8601 used when precision is required, but not used widely; and most sources suggest writing the month in words. ISO 8601 …