What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
twentieth
Example
She was the twentieth person to arrive at the party. [twentieth: adjective]
Example
The company celebrated its twentieth anniversary last year. [twentieth: noun]
twenty
Example
I have twenty dollars in my wallet. [twenty: noun]
Example
There were twenty people at the meeting. [twenty: adjective]
Example
The train will arrive in twenty minutes. [twenty: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Twenty is more commonly used than twentieth in everyday language due to its versatility and broader range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between twentieth and twenty?
Twentieth is more formal than twenty and is typically used in more specific and formal contexts, such as dates, rankings, or official documents.
